Scope
Reference
SU76(25)
Description
The University is seeking to award a 3-year contract, to commence in August 2025 with an option to extend beyond the initial 3-year period for a further period of 2 years (3+1+1) to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and recruitment strategy for online learning programmes.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Cost | Cost | 30.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
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Technical specifications to be met
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Contracting authority
Swansea University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTNV-7472-GRTW
Procurement, Finance Dept.
Swansea
SA2 8PP
United Kingdom
Contact name: James Thomas
Telephone: +441792987353
Email: j.r.g.thomas@swansea.ac.uk
Website: http://www.swansea.ac.uk
Region: UKL18 - Swansea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales