Published date: 17 November 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 12 January 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Advertising services - 79341000

  • Advertising management services - 79341200

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£10,000,000 to £20,000,000

Procurement reference

BIP994439730

Published date

17 November 2025

Closing date

12 January 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

26 April 2026

Contract end date

25 April 2031

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

We are seeking a media buying agency to partner with us in planning, booking, optimising and evaluating paid media campaigns that promote Teesside University to key home and international audiences. The appointed agency will work closely with Student Recruitment, Marketing & Communications (SRMC) to deliver effective, insight-led campaigns across all channels; support the promotion of our courses, online provision, business services and research strengths; and drive meaningful engagement through content and channel innovation. We expect strong use of market intelligence, rigorous optimisation and reporting, and excellent value-for-money through effective negotiation. The agency will also provide sector insight, competitor analysis, and responsive support to meet tight deadlines.

More information

Links

Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement

Address

Borough Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 3BA
UK

Telephone

+441642342166

Email

tenders@tees.ac.uk