Published date: 6 August 2021

This notice was replaced on 27 October 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 27 October 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Advertising campaign services - 79341400

  • Marketing services - 79342000

  • Recruitment services - 79600000

Location of contract

North West, West Midlands

Value of contract

£1,500,000 to £3,000,000

Procurement reference

2021-Aug-01

Published date

6 August 2021

Closing date

6 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

30 September 2021

Contract end date

1 September 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The University of Chester is seeking tenders through the UK Open procedure under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the 2022 and 2023 Student Recruitment Campaigns. This is a two year contract with the option to extend for a further 24-months on a year by year basis

The successful agency will also act as our media planner and buyer for digital advertising space offered by UCAS Media, IDP Connect and The Student Room, as well as any other media platforms recommended to us. Please note the estimated total value includes the optional extension periods. The contract end date above is for the initial contract and may be subject to a further 2 x 1 year extensions.

The successful agency will also be required to implement a targeted Clearing campaign to attract new prospects and help us to hold on to and convert our Firm and Insurance choice applicants. Further details are available in the tender documents.

More information

Links

Additional text

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Registration for this site is free for suppliers.

There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement Services

Address

University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ
England

Telephone

01244512910

Email

procurement@chester.ac.uk