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title: "Milton Keynes College Marketing and Advertising Services"
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# Milton Keynes College Marketing and Advertising Services

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a56

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## Summary

Milton Keynes College has concluded a public procurement process for marketing and advertising services, targeting support in their student recruitment strategy. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, spans from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with potential extensions up to 30th September 2030. The procurement involved 17 initial bids, with EDISON MEDIA LIMITED being awarded the active contract as of 4th August 2026. The process was underpinned by the legal framework specified in UKPGA 2023/54 and focuses on the services industry category, aiming to enhance the college’s paid social and PPC activities and media buying capabilities.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for advertising agencies with expertise in digital and traditional media environments. The open procedure indicates a competitive landscape, beneficial for agencies offering innovative strategies and collaborative approaches to media management and recruitment campaigns. Companies with a strong track record in marketing services, particularly those able to leverage both online and offline media channels, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With a gross contract value of £32,065, the project offers a substantial engagement for suitable suppliers in the UK region.

## Notice

Milton Keynes College are seeking to appoint a progressive, forward?thinking advertising agency partner who can: Lead our paid social and PPC activity, Support with media buying for any future OOH or TV campaigns and Work collaboratively with the college to innovate and evolve the next phase of their student recruitment strategy.

### 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/074370-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £32,065 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK6 5LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Woughton & Fishermead |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074370-2026
- 15 May 2026 at 15:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045061-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074370-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045061-2026
  15th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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