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Campaign Planning and Delivery & Associated Services (GCU)

Glasgow Caledonian University

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Glasgow Caledonian University

Buyer Address: 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, UKM82, G4 0BA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@gcu.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1413313578

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
03 Feb 2026, 16:44
Deadline
06 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79341400 - Advertising campaign services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

The University is seeking a Contractor for campaign planning, delivery, and performance -led student recruitment. The selected agency must demonstrate capability in delivering measurable recruitment solutions across domestic and international markets. Required expertise includes, but is not limited to: Higher Education sector strategy Performance marketing and media buying AI-powered campaign planning and organisation tools Transparent measurement and conversion tracking across all platforms

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Lot Description: The University is seeking a Contractor for campaign planning, delivery, and performance -led student recruitment. The selected agency must demonstrate capability in delivering measurable recruitment solutions across domestic and international markets. Required expertise includes, but is not limited to: Higher Education sector strategy Performance marketing and media buying AI-powered campaign planning and organisation tools Transparent measurement and conversion tracking across all platforms

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service Delivery – Methodology

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Experience

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Reporting

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): SustainableProcurement- Fair Work Practices

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Key Personnel

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainable Procurement - Community Benefits

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