Open13 days left · closes 11:59pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026

Tender for the Provision Corporate Communications, Reputation and Engagement Dynamic Framework

University of Warwick · Education

In brief

University of Warwick is looking for suppliers for marketing and consultancy work (West Midlands).

It is a framework worth up to £600,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at 11:59pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
11:59pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for marketing contracts in this region (from 49 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £600,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The University of Warwick are seeking to establishing a Corporate Communications Dynamic Framework with a range of experienced suppliers. The Framework will be split into four lots and the University will call off awarded suppliers as and when required. Lot 1: Strategic Communications and Public Relations Lot 2: Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations  Lot 3: Crisis and Reputation Management Lot 4: Creative Content, Social Media support Suppliers may bid for one or multiple lots, however the University has the right to accept all or part of the submissions. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal…Read the full description
The University of Warwick are seeking to establishing a Corporate Communications Dynamic Framework with a range of experienced suppliers. The Framework will be split into four lots and the University will call off awarded suppliers as and when required. Lot 1: Strategic Communications and Public Relations Lot 2: Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations  Lot 3: Crisis and Reputation Management Lot 4: Creative Content, Social Media support Suppliers may bid for one or multiple lots, however the University has the right to accept all or part of the submissions. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.in-tendhost.co.uk.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Strategic Communications and Public Relations
1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
What this lot covers

Strategic Communications and PR – strategic communications consultancy, media relations, campaign planning and delivery, stakeholder engagement communications internal and external, press office support, media training, message development and communications toolkits.

Management consultancy, Marketing and communications—
Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations
1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
What this lot covers

Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations – public affairs, stakeholder engagement, regional and civic communications, support for commercial and capital projects, business-facing communications and event communications.

Management consultancy, Marketing and communications—
Crisis and Reputation Management
1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
What this lot covers

Crisis and Reputation Management – crisis communications planning, issues management, reputation management, rapid-response communications support, media handling, stakeholder communications and post-incident reviews.

Management consultancy, Marketing and communications—
Creative Content and Social Media Support
1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
What this lot covers

social media strategy, content creation, copywriting, creative campaign development, video concepts, community management, paid social media support, analytics, reporting and advertising services. The framework will enable the University and its departments to access specialist agency expertise, additional delivery capacity and sector-specific knowledge to support corporate, academic, research, student recruitment, commercial and reputational communications activity

Management consultancy, Marketing and communications—

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 103699-2026

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From notice 103699-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 November 2026.