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title: "Media Buying Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608c0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2026-01-19"
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# Media Buying Services

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608c0

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## Summary

Middlesbrough College is actively inviting tenders for "Media Buying Services," focusing on the procurement of advertising campaign services within the UK. This procurement process is classified under the industry category of services, specifically targeting public undertaking, and is currently in the tender stage as of 19 January 2026. Bidders interested in participating must submit their tenders by 14 February 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 13 February 2026. The tender process follows an open, competitive flexible procedure and has a total estimated value of £480,000. The procurement method encourages electronic submissions in English via the MultiQuote platform.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity for agencies specialising in advertising and media services, particularly those capable of handling comprehensive media planning and execution across digital and traditional platforms. The procurement highlights the importance of a strategic approach, cost transparency, and innovation, making it especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs with these competencies. The contract is set to begin on 1 August 2026 and run until 31 July 2029, with the potential for one 12-month extension, providing a stable, long-term growth opportunity for successful bidders in the competitive advertising landscape.

## Notice

The College requires a media agency to purchase, manage and optimise our digital advertising and any offline TV, Cinema, Radio, Press and OOH brand, student focused and course specific campaigns.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 1 extensions of 12 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004364-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 | MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004364-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004364-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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