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title: "Marketing and Advertising Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03369d"
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# Marketing and Advertising Services Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03369d

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## Summary

The University of Kent is currently conducting an 'open' tender for Marketing and Advertising Services, valued at £3,450,000. This procurement process includes three lots: PPC (paid digital search and social), Traditional and online media buying, and Creative design and production. The tendering process is set to close on 13 June 2022, with submissions accepted electronically or in writing. The services required will be delivered in Canterbury, Kent, under the classification of advertising and marketing services, and providers must demonstrate compliance with selection criteria specified in the procurement documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and advertising, particularly those with expertise in digital media, traditional media buying, and creative production services. Companies with robust management and quality control processes, along with the capacity to deliver high-quality marketing solutions, are well positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that can provide innovative approaches to advertising and brand promotion will likely find this tender advantageous for expanding their business reach and enhancing their service portfolio.

## Notice

The University requires service provider(s) to provide a high quality service for the management and delivery of marketing and advertising. The procurement exercise covers three lots: (1) PPC - paid digital search and social (2) Traditional and online media buying (3) Creative design and production Tenderers will need to demonstrate that they have the requisite skills, infrastructure, resources and procedures to perform to the required standards, supported by robust management and quality control processes as set out in the procurement documents.

### Lot Information

PPC - paid digital search and social

Provision of PPC, paid digital search, social marketing and related marketing and advertising services

Renewal: Two year initial term with an option to renew at the University's discretion for an additional one year (Maximum 36 months duration in total)

Traditional and online media buying

Provision of marketing and advertising services related to both traditional and online media buying

Renewal: Two year initial term with an option to renew at the University's discretion for an additional one year (Maximum 36 months duration in total)

Creative design and production

Provision of creative design and production services, including related advertising and marketing services related to digital, print/media campaign and brand assets

Renewal: Two year initial term with an option to renew at the University's discretion for an additional one year (Maximum 36 months duration in total)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012288-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,450,000 |
| Lots value | £3,450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 11 May 2022 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012288-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cedr.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46938&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

## Provenance

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