Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1d-c38b-7108-a75d-76e99da97401/autumn-open-day-campaign-media-buy awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Autumn Open Day Campaign Media Buy [University of Salford(THE)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-salfordthe) Estimated value £246,188 Published 3 Jun 2026 Deadline Closed 15 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Salford is seeking proposals from media agencies to plan, deliver, and optimise a high-impact, integrated media campaign to support its Autumn/Winter Open Day recruitment activity for 2026. This campaign represents the University's first major recruitment push of the academic year and plays a critical role in influencing prospective undergraduate students at an early stage in their decision-making journey. In an increasingly competitive higher education landscape, the University aims to strengthen its brand presence, enhance consideration, and drive attendance at Open Days. The campaign will promote three Open Day events taking place on: • 10 October 2026 • 7 November 2026 • 12 December 2026 Activity must be strategically phased to build awareness and engagement ahead of each event, while maintaining momentum across the full campaign period. ### Objectives The appointed agency will be required to deliver a campaign that: • Drives qualified traffic to the University website and Open Day booking pages • Increases bookings and attendance at all three Open Days • Builds brand awareness and positive perception of the University of Salford and its student experience • Positions Salford as an attractive place to live and study • Demonstrates measurable return on investment (ROI) through clear performance ## CPV classification Marketing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8237a030-f636-437c-a3d3-4b8220d1aafd) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Salford(THE): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-salfordthe) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)