UCD Smurfit School requires a Media Advertising Partner

To Position the institution as a leading source of innovative academic thought leadership, showcasing the

UCD Smurfit School requires a Media Advertising Partner

University College Dublin ( UCD )

## Summary The University College Dublin (UCD) is seeking a Media Advertising Partner to promote the institution's academic thought leadership and showcase faculty expertise. The contract will be for 60 months with an estimated value of €200,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Position UCD as a leading source of innovative academic thought leadership * Profile faculty research and emerging scholarship * Support student recruitment objectives by integrating compelling narratives around programmes, events, alumni outcomes, and career progression pathways * Strengthen engagement with business and professional audiences by translating academic research and thought leadership into insights of direct relevance to senior decision-makers and industry stakeholders

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Relevant experience in media advertising and marketing + Understanding of the Irish education sector and its needs * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €200,000 * Submission deadline: Thu Jul 30 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 60 months * Framework/DPS: Framework agreement with reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through the eTenders portal * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + UCDOPP5605_Specification (RFT) + UCDOPP5605_TRD (TRD) + UCDOPP5605_Pricing (Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in media advertising and marketing, particularly those familiar with the Irish education sector. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term partnership with a reputable institution + Chance to promote innovative academic thought leadership and showcase expertise * Risks: + High competition due to the framework agreement with reopening of competition + Need to meet specific requirements and deliverables outlined in the tender documents

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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