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Title: | LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR |
Notice type: | Contract Notice |
Authority: | University of Leicester |
Nature of contract: | Services |
Procedure: | Open |
Short Description: | The University is seeking to appoint between one and two paid media agency to support the University in achieving its student recruitment targets both home and overseas, and building awareness and engagement through paid media of the University of Leicester. The agency (/agencies) will be required to carry out duties relating to the planning, advising, competitive purchasing and management reporting of media activity in the field of brand campaigns and student recruitment, for undergraduate, postgraduate, distance learning and research, across UK and overseas markets. The University will look to appoint either one agency to cover both home and overseas, or one home and one overseas. Agencies are welcome to bid for Lot 1 or 2, or both. |
Published: | 27/03/2024 13:57 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Leicester, United Kingdom
University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1162525205, Email: sab88@le.ac.uk
Contact: Stewart Brewer
Main Address: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com, Address of the buyer profile: https://le.ac.uk/
NUTS Code: UKF21
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Advertising-and-marketing-services./52M76JP37E
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/52M76JP37E to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR
Reference Number: LUV01240
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: The University is seeking to appoint between one and two paid media agency to support the University in achieving its student recruitment targets both home and overseas, and building awareness and engagement through paid media of the University of Leicester.
The agency (/agencies) will be required to carry out duties relating to the planning, advising, competitive purchasing and management reporting of media activity in the field of brand campaigns and student recruitment, for undergraduate, postgraduate, distance learning and research, across UK and overseas markets.
The University will look to appoint either one agency to cover both home and overseas, or one home and one overseas. Agencies are welcome to bid for Lot 1 or 2, or both.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 7,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Bidders may bid for Lot 1 (UK), Lot 2 (International) or Lot 3 (both UK and International)
II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
II.2.1) Title: LUV01240 UK Media & PR
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF21 Leicester
II.2.4) Description of procurement: UK Paid Media and PR
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 3,500,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/52M76JP37E
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
II.2.1) Title: LUV01240 International Media & PR
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF21 Leicester
II.2.4) Description of procurement: International Paid Media & PR
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 3,500,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
II.2.1) Title: LUV01240 UK and International Media & PR
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF21 Leicester
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Both UK & International Paid Media & PR
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 7,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
N/A
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
N/A
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 110 - 268556
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 30/04/2024 Time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 6
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 03/05/2024
Time: 09:00
Place:
Leicester
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Advertising-and-marketing-services./52M76JP37E
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/52M76JP37E
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
University of Leicester
University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1162522502, Email: procurement@le.ac.uk
Internet address: https://le.ac.uk/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
University of Leicester
University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1162522502, Email: procurement@le.ac.uk
Internet address: https://le.ac.uk/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In accordance with Regulations 86 and 87 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the University will incorporate a 10 calendar days standstill period starting from the day information on the award of the contract was communicated to tenderers. The regulations provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
University of Leicester
University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1162525205, Email: procurement@le.ac.uk
Internet address: https://le.ac.uk/
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 27/03/2024
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