Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Robert Gordon University
Central Services Building, Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7FY
Telephone
+44 1224262000
Fax
+44 1224262660
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00399
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Media Planning and Buying Services
Reference number
005/22/HG
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provide specialist media planning and buying services.
Develop a media strategy to increase awareness and consideration of the University, drive enquiries and applications in the most effective and efficient way
and improve the quality and increase the quantity of student applications.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Media Planning and Buying Services - University Marketing
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Robert Gordon Uni - Garthdee, Aberdeen
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of media planning and buying services related to general university marketing requirements.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Media Planning and Buying Services - Student Recruitment
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Robert Gordon Uni - Garthdee. Aberdeen.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of media planning and buying services related specifically to student recruitment. Please note this Lot may be published as one or potentially split into two lots (UK and International recruitment)
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 December 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
28 February 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=711587.
(SC Ref:711587)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sherriff Court
53 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Aberdeen Sherriff Court
53 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Aberdeen Sherriff Court
53 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
Country
United Kingdom