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BED-9 - Bath College - Media Buying, Planning & Digital Marketing Services

Bath College · Tender notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

Overview Bath College is inviting proposals from experienced media and marketing agencies to support our in-house marketing team with media buying, planning, and digital marketing services. This includes both traditional and digital advertising channels. - Contract Duration: 24 months - Possible Extension: 12 months (subject to performance review) - Estimated Annual Value: £100,000 (including VAT) - Location Focus: Bath and North Somerset We are looking for a partner who can deliver value for money, demonstrate creativity and strategic thinking, and work collaboratively with our team to enhance our visibility and engagement across the region. What We Need We are seeking a full-service media partner who can: - Plan and buy media across a wide range of platforms, including: - Billboards (paper and digital) - Bus and rail station ads - Cinema and poster sites - Radio and TV advertising - Print (leaflets, brochures) - Experiential and event marketing - Door drops and telemarketing - Support digital marketing, including: - Paid ad campaigns (Google, social media, etc.) - Strategic input and campaign planning - Ad hoc digital support and training for our team - Collaborate closely with our in-house marketing and digital teams to: - Align campaigns with our brand and goals - Share insights and performance data - Provide creative feedback and asset reviews - Deliver quarterly reviews to evaluate campaign performance, identify improvements, and plan future activity. We value a partner who is proactive, strategic, and committed to a long-term relationship-not just a transactional service provider. Key Requirements Your proposal should clearly demonstrate: - Relevant experience in media buying and planning, especially in the education or public sector. - Digital marketing expertise, including training and upskilling internal teams. - Understanding of brand strategy and how to integrate offline and online campaigns. - Collaborative approach, with clear communication and dedicated account management. - Transparent pricing, including any rebates or markups from media owners. We also expect a commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion, in line with Bath College's values. Submission Checklist To be considered, your submission must include: Responses to Quality and Social Value Questions, see attached documents Completed Pricing Document, see attached documents Signed Conflict of Interest Declaration, see attached documents For full information regarding this tender, please review all attached documents.

Classification

  • CPV79340000 — Advertising and marketing services

Lots

  • Lot 1£100k · Including VAT

Documents and notices

  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • ZIP file includes following: Invitation to tender (BED-9) Conflict of Interest Media Buying Tender Quality Questions TimelineOpen source ↗

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
BED-9
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Please submit all questions to: Laura.King@bathcollege.ac.uk (Finance & Contract Business Partner), these will be forwarded to relevant parties. Bid submissions to be sent to Procurement@bathcollege.ac.uk
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withReopeningCompetition
Description
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following weighted criteria: Media Buying & Digital Expertise - 60% Social Value (e.g. local impact, apprenticeships) - 10% Presentation (for shortlisted bidders) -10% Pricing (value for money, transparency) - 20% Shortlisted bidders will be invited to present their approach to a live brief related to our recruitment campaign. More information can be found in attached documents.

Tender Period

Ends
31 Aug 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
24 Aug 2025, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
notAllowed

Other Requirements

Reserved Participation Location

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ONS

Identifiers

K02000001

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Description
Please review document titled: Media Buying Tender Quality Questions for full breakdown of criteria.

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Advertising and marketing services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-4254
Format
application/x-zip-compressed
Description
ZIP file includes following: Invitation to tender (BED-9) Conflict of Interest Media Buying Tender Quality Questions Timeline
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
048375-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
13 Aug 2025, 12:18
Entry 3
Id
048811-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
14 Aug 2025, 14:41

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-UKPRN-10001465
Name
Bath College

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK12
Country
GB
Locality
BATH
Postal Code
BA1 1UP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Avon Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
10001465
Scheme
GB-UKPRN

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PVHZ-7995-LJXV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · BATH · UKK12 · BA1 1UP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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