AwardedAwarded 31 October 2025

Strategic Marketing and Communications

University Of Edinburgh · Education

In brief

University Of Edinburgh awarded marketing and consultancy work to Frame and We are SevenThree Ltd on 31 October 2025.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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What the notice says

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 originally aimed to appoint external agencies across three key lots: Paid Advertising and Digital Strategy, Public Relations and Branding & Design, however the former was cancelled during the tender process. 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

LotTradeValue
Public Relations
What this lot covers

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.

Management consultancy, Marketing and communications—
Branding and Design
What this lot covers

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.

Marketing and communications—
Paid Digital Advertising and Digital Strategy
What this lot covers

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. Additional information: This lot was cancelled during the tender process and no award was made.

Marketing and communications—

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Frame (SME)
12 bids received
Public Relations£400,000
We are SevenThree Ltd (SME)
18 bids received
Branding and Design£400,000

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

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 070726-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

25

Awards

16

Suppliers it has used most for marketing

  • Frame1 contract
  • We are SevenThree Ltd1 contract

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From notice 070726-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.