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title: "LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04886d"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER"
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# LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04886d

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is executing the procurement process titled "LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR" under the industry category of Advertising and Marketing Services. This tender involves appointing between one and two paid media agencies to support the University's student recruitment efforts and build brand awareness both domestically and internationally. The contract has been awarded under an open procedure, with the procurement stage now complete, and the awarded contracts signed on 5th August 2024. The procurement spans the UK (Lot 1) and international markets (Lot 2), both awarded to Education Cubed Ltd. Each contract holds a value of £3,500,000.00 with a 10-calendar-days standstill period in compliance with public contract regulations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media agency services, specifically those with expertise in brand campaigns and student recruitment. Companies involved in digital marketing, media planning, and public relations can benefit from engaging in such high-value contracts. SMEs, in particular, were competitive in this tender, indicating strong potential for similar entities to succeed. Those who can deliver quality services at competitive costs, focusing on marketing within educational sectors, will find such tenders well-suited for their growth and business expansion.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint between one and two paid media agency to support the University in achieving its student recruitment targets both home and overseas, and building awareness and engagement through paid media of the University of Leicester. The agency (/agencies) will be required to carry out duties relating to the planning, advising, competitive purchasing and management reporting of media activity in the field of brand campaigns and student recruitment, for undergraduate, postgraduate, distance learning and research, across UK and overseas markets. The University will look to appoint either one agency to cover both home and overseas, or one home and one overseas. Agencies are welcome to bid for Lot 1 or 2, or both.

### Lot Information

LUV01240 UK Media & PR

UK Paid Media and PR. Additional information: Contract Notice: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/52M76JP37E

LUV01240 International Media & PR

International Paid Media & PR. Additional information: Contract Notice: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/52M76JP37E

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024834-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDUCATION CUBED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024834-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://educationcubed.com/
- https://le.ac.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:268556-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=880549668
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/52M76JP37E

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