Buyer Name: Arts University Bournemouth
Buyer Address: Wallisdown, Dorset, UKK24, BH12 5HH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Okechukwu Umeokafor
Contact Email: procurement@aub.ac.uk
Contact Telephone: +441202533011
Buyer Name: Arts University Bournemouth
Buyer Address: Wallisdown, Dorset, UKK24, BH12 5HH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Okechukwu Umeokafor
Contact Email: procurement@aub.ac.uk
Contact Telephone: +441202533011
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a specialist higher education institution dedicated exclusively to the study of creative subjects. We are seeking a Digital Advertising Agency to develop, implement, and manage our digital advertising strategies, with the primary goals of enhancing brand visibility, driving student recruitment across all levels, and effectively promoting the University's diverse range of courses and programmes. The contract is scheduled for a term of three years, with an option to extend for two periods of 12 months each, at AUB’s sole discretion. This Prequalification Questionnaire (PQQ) is the first stage of our procurement process. The information provided in your responses will help us assess your suitability and experience to meet AUB's strategic requirements for this opportunity. Only those agencies demonstrating the strongest alignment with our needs will be invited to participate in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034950-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 200,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 240,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-22T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-10-22T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Experience with Higher Education Student Recruitment (35%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Comprehensive Digital Advertising Capabilities (25%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Data-Driven Performance and Reporting (25%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Agency Fee Structure Approach (15%)
Document Description: Prequalification Questionnaire
Document Description: Conflict of Interest
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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