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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/bed-9-bath-college-media-buying-planning-digital-marketing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-0586fc). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Bath College: "BED-9 - Bath College - Media Buying, Planning & Digital Marketing Services". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £100,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 31 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Bath College](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bath-college-urn-130558)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £100,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 August 2025 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Advertising and marketing services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/bed-9-bath-college-media-buying-planning-digital-marketing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-0586fc#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0586fc`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/bed-9-bath-college-media-buying-planning-digital-marketing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-0586fc#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** 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

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79340000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000

- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2025 to 30/09/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F048375-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-08-14T13:41:04.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T04:42:55.568Z
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