AwardedAwarded 17 March 2026
UOW962 - Advertising and Media Buying Services
University of Worcester · Education
In brief
University of Worcester awarded marketing work to RH Advertising Limited on 17 March 2026.
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What the notice says
The University of Worcester is seeking to appoint an advertising agency that can provide expert campaign planning, media buying, and strategy development services. The selected agency will work closely with the University to design and implement advertising campaigns that effectively support student recruitment and raise awareness of the University of Worcester.
The appointed agency should demonstrate a strong understanding of the Higher Education sector, its target audiences, and digital advertising best practices. The agency must be able to create cost-effective digital campaigns that optimise engagement and conversion rates, including web visits, button clicks, event bookings and form completions.
The University seeks an agency that will:
• Deliver integrated media planning and buying services.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations.
• Ensure value for money through cost-effective ad placements and discounts.
• Manage campaigns proactively with data-driven optimisations.
• Advise on emerging advertising trends and innovations.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| RH Advertising Limited 6 bids received | £2,000,000 | Awarded 19 February 2026 17 March 2026 to 16 March 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 016325-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 025192-2026
About the buyer
University of WorcesterLast 12 months
Procurements
36Awards
20Suppliers it has used most for marketing
- Grok Global Services Inc1 contract
- Idp Connect Ltd1 contract
- RH Advertising Limited1 contract
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From notice 016325-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 February 2026, last updated 19 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.