---
title: "Media Buying Services (3 Year Contract)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066258"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD COLLEGE"
published: "2026-06-25"
---

# Media Buying Services (3 Year Contract)

Buyer: BRADFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066258

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## Summary

Bradford College, a prominent public authority in the sub-central government category, has completed the award stage for a three-year contract involving media buying services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, reflecting transparency and accessibility in line with the Procurement Act 2023. Located in Bradford, the college received and evaluated bids, leading to the selection of AJB MEDIA LIMITED as the supplier. The contract value is set at £450,000 (gross) and spans from 14th July 2026 to 13th July 2029, with a potential extension for an additional two years. The standstill period ends on 7th July 2026, after which the contract formalities will be finalised.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those with a capacity to negotiate within a competitive UK market. SMEs and businesses focused on quality, service excellence, and social value would be well-positioned to benefit from such a contract, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their client base. The open nature of the procurement process ensures a level playing field, encouraging diverse and innovative companies to engage and grow through collaboration with a reputed establishment like Bradford College.

## Notice

The College is tendering an established and well-defined media planning and buying service requirement within a mature and competitive UK market. The specification has been developed based on internal operational requirements, historic contract performance data, strategic marketing objectives, and publicly available market information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059942-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD7 1AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AJB MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 14:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059942-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019595-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059942-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019595-2026
  4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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