AwardedAwarded 11 August 2026

Media Advertising

Coventry University · Education

In brief

Coventry University awarded marketing work to Hybrid News Limited on 11 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £15,000,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 6 July 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Lot 1 - UK and International Lot 2 - China

Lots

LotTradeValue
UK and International
6 July 2026 to 5 July 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of media planning and buying services for all parts of Coventry University Higher Education Corporation Group (CUHECG)

Marketing and communications£14,400,000
China
6 July 2026 to 5 July 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of media planning and buying services for all parts of Coventry University Higher Education Corporation Group (CUHECG) - China

Marketing and communications£600,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Hybrid News Limited (SME)UK and International, China£14,400,000
Awarded 5 June 2026
12 August 2026 to 11 August 2029
Hybrid News Limited (SME)
3 bids received
China£600,000
Awarded 5 June 2026
12 August 2026 to 11 August 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 013458-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 053672-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 080877-2026

About the buyer

Coventry UniversityLast 12 months

Procurements

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Awards

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From notice 013458-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 February 2026, last updated 25 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.