CA17774 - Coventry College - Marketing Services
Coventry CollegeEstimated Value
Up to £625,000
Deadline
15 June 2026
Published
19 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
Coventry College are seeking proposals from providers of marketing services to provide a full agency service from a contract commencement date of 1st September 2026. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17774. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17774 as the reason for registration.
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AI Analysis
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Coventry College is looking to hire a marketing agency to handle all their marketing work starting from September 1st, 2026. This is a full-service contract, meaning the winning provider will manage their entire marketing operation rather than just one specific project.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in this notice — check the full tender documents on MultiQuote for qualifications, certifications, experience levels, and insurance requirements.
- You must be registered on the MultiQuote supplier portal to access and bid on this opportunity.
- Contract start date: 1st September 2026 (plan your resource allocation accordingly).
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide a full-service marketing agency offering (specific services to be detailed in full tender documents — likely includes strategy, digital marketing, creative design, campaigns, communications, and brand management).
- Work with Coventry College from contract start date of 1st September 2026 onwards.
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a vague initial notice — the real detail is in the full tender documents. Register on MultiQuote immediately and download the full specification to understand exactly what services they want (social media, website design, print materials, event marketing, etc.).
- 2Watch for contract duration and value — these aren't mentioned here but will be crucial to your bid planning. Ask MultiQuote (020 3920 8054) for the contract value and length if not clear in the full documents.
- 3Full-service agency contracts usually expect you to have multiple capabilities in-house or a strong subcontracting network. Check if they want one point of contact or prefer specific teams for different services.
- 4Look for the evaluation criteria in the tender documents — colleges often weight 'social value' and 'local business support' heavily, so highlight community benefits if relevant.
- 5Note the September 2026 start date — if you bid now (likely late 2025 or early 2026), plan your team and capacity 6-9 months ahead.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small agency without all in-house capabilities, consider forming a consortium with complementary suppliers (e.g., a digital specialist + a graphic designer + a PR firm). Colleges often accept this and it strengthens your offer.
- Highlight any previous education sector experience — colleges value providers who understand student recruitment marketing, staff engagement, and budget cycles. Even one case study from a school or training provider will help.
- Social value is usually 10-20% of the scoring — if you're local to Coventry or can commit to apprenticeships or community volunteering, make this very visible in your bid.
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Coventry CollegeKey Dates
Published
19 May 2026
Submission deadline
15 June 2026
Notice type
Contract
Source
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