Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05d2b6
- Published by:
- NCG HIGHER EDUCATION CENTRE LIMITED
- Authority ID:
- AA87877
- Publication date:
- 03 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Marketing, digital marketing, and outreach activity designed to promote access and informed choice for prospective students, alongside initiatives to strengthen branding and brand awareness for the NCG HE Centre at the London Campus. This will include open day coordination, applicant advice and support, and associated administrative services.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
NCG251002DA
Procurement description
Marketing, digital marketing, and outreach activity designed to promote access and informed choice for prospective students, alongside initiatives to strengthen branding and brand awareness for the NCG HE Centre at the London Campus. This will include open day coordination, applicant advice and support, and associated administrative services.
Contracting authority
NCG HIGHER EDUCATION CENTRE LIMITED
Identification register:
Address 1: Rye Hill House
Town/City: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Postcode: NE4 7SA
Country: United Kingdom
Companies House: 16761608
NUTS code: UKC22
Email: procurement@ncgrp.co.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Supplier
Planet Education Networks Limited
Identification register:
Address 1: Ground Floor Unit H1, Moorfoot House, Meridian Gate, 221 Marsh Wall,
Town/City: London
Postcode: E14 8FJ
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNH-6967-RXVJ
NUTS code: UKI42
Email: ashlea.b@pengroup.com
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Description of how these justifications apply
Due to consultation taking place within the HE sector regarding the future of subcontracting/franchising of HE programmes by higher education institutions and those who hold taught degree awarding powers, NCG has been exploring alternative delivery models which has resulted in the creation of NCG HE Centre Ltd. To enable NCG HE Centre to deliver the HE programmes previously delivered in partnership with other parties, NCG HE Centre must now procure compliantly the services such as marketing and outreach services to support the growth of the new business model. This intended contract award is to enable NCG HE Centre to undertake further due diligence to better understand the services provided specifically for the London campus initially but with the option to explore other campuses in the future and draft a robust specification for delivery of the said services for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for further periods. It is envisaged the new contract would commence no earlier than 1st August 2026.
Direct award justification
Urgency
Contract
Marketing and Outreach Services
ID: 1 Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
10 November 2025, 00:00AM Contract dates (estimated)
10 November 2025, 00:00AM to 31 July 2026, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 January 2027
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Renewal description:
Can be extended up to the 31st January 2027 to enable detailed due diligence to be undertaken and a robust specification produced for the entire services to be supplied as part of the new procurement, the intention of the extension/s is to enable a rigorous procurement process to conclude.
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Under £5 Million
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Status: Complete Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 75100000 |
Administration services |
Administration, defence and social security services |
| 79340000 |
Advertising and marketing services |
Market and economic research; polling and statistics |
| 80300000 |
Higher education services |
Education and training services |
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About the buyer
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- N/a
- Admin contact:
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- Technical contact:
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- Other contact:
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