Scope
Description
The College requires the services of media buying agencies, to purchase advertising space across a range of media types, including radio and audio, outdoor and digital.
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Lot 1. Radio and Audio Advertising Buying Services
Description
The College is looking to appoint a radio buying agency to purchase its radio airtime space and advertising on audio streaming services.
Lot 2. Outdoor, Broadcast and Print Media Buying Services
Description
The College is looking to appoint a media buying agency to purchase its non-digital advertising space. The media will include, but not be limited to, outdoor, broadcast (excluding radio) and some print.
Lot 3. Digital Media Buying Services
Description
The College is looking to appoint a media buying agency to purchase its digital advertising space.
Contract 1. Radio and Audio Advertising Buying Services
Lots
Lot 1. Radio and Audio Advertising Buying Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 17 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option for the College to extend the contract for one further period of 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Outdoor, Broadcast and Print Media Buying Services
Lots
Lot 2. Outdoor, Broadcast and Print Media Buying Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £512,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 17 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option for the College to extend the contract for one further period of 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 3. Digital Media Buying Services
Lots
Lot 3. Digital Media Buying Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £400,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option for the College to extend the contract for one further period of 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Radio and Audio Advertising Buying Services
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Outdoor, Broadcast and Print Media Buying Services
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Digital Media Buying Services
- 9 tenders received
- 9 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 9 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 8 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Phonetic Digital Services Limited
106 Mackies Corner, High Street West
Sunderland
SR1 1TX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Steven Parker
Email: steven@phoneticdigital.co.uk
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 3. Digital Media Buying Services
The Radio Place Limited
- Companies House: 09415628
2 The Woodlands
Darlington
DL3 9UB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mrs Suzanne Quinn
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Radio and Audio Advertising Buying Services
Contract 2. Outdoor, Broadcast and Print Media Buying Services
Contracting authority
Gateshead College
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYVZ-5892-TRVV
Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3BE
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government