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Strategic Marketing and Communications

University Of Edinburgh

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University Of Edinburgh

Buyer Address: Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH1 1HT

Contact Name: Elliot Freeman

Contact Email: Elliot.Freeman@ed.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1316502759

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1400000.0 GBP
Published
28 May 2025, 00:00
Deadline
01 Jul 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79340000
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

The University of Edinburgh’s Accommodation, Catering & Events (ACE) department is seeking to establish a contract for its commercial marketing and communications services. This initiative aims to appoint external agencies across three key lots: Paid Advertising and Digital Strategy, Public Relations and Branding & Design. By securing expert partners, ACE will enhance brand visibility, streamline communications, and drive commercial success across its portfolio, including The University’s year-round hotels, summer accommodation, highland lodges, event services, catering outlets and hospitality services.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531198

Link Title: Strategic Marketing and Communications

Link Description: The University of Edinburgh’s Accommodation, Catering & Events (ACE) department is seeking to establish a contract for its commercial marketing and communications services. This initiative aims to appoint external agencies across three key lots: Paid Advertising and Digital Strategy, Public Relations and Branding & Design. By securing expert partners, ACE will enhance brand visibility, streamline communications, and drive commercial success across its portfolio, including The University’s year-round hotels, summer accommodation, highland lodges, event services, catering outlets and hospitality services.

Lots

Lot Title: Branding and Design

Lot Description: This lot will focus on the creation, development, and execution of the University’s commercial branding and design materials to ensure a consistent and impactful visual identity across all commercial initiatives.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: Yes

Lot 3 Options: The University will have the option to extend this contract by an additional period of 24-months.

Lot 3 Value: GBP 400,000.00

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot Title: Paid Digital Advertising and Digital Strategy

Lot Description: The appointed supplier will be responsible for planning, buying, and optimising paid social media/Google campaigns across relevant platforms to drive engagement, brand awareness, and conversions for Accommodation, Catering and Events.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The University will have the option to extend this contract by an additional period of 24-months.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 600,000.00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot Title: Public Relations

Lot Description: This lot encompasses the development and execution of public relations strategies tailored to the tourism and hospitality sector, with a focus on media outreach, brand partnerships, community engagement, and creating strong relationships with local, national, and international media. The goal is to raise the University’s profile within the commercial hospitality space, boost its reputation, and drive engagement from key audiences, including potential guests and industry stakeholders.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: The University will have the option to extend this contract by an additional period of 24-months.

Lot 2 Value: GBP 400,000.00

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Documents

Document Title: Strategic Marketing and Communications

Document Description: The University of Edinburgh’s Accommodation, Catering & Events (ACE) department is seeking to establish a contract for its commercial marketing and communications services. This initiative aims to appoint external agencies across three key lots: Paid Advertising and Digital Strategy, Public Relations and Branding & Design. By securing expert partners, ACE will enhance brand visibility, streamline communications, and drive commercial success across its portfolio, including The University’s year-round hotels, summer accommodation, highland lodges, event services, catering outlets and hospitality services.

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