The University of Birmingham ("the University") invites tenders for the supply of Digital Marketing Services; Lot 1 – Media Buying and Planning (UK and International) Lot 2 – Front-end Development Services Lot 3 – Content Services Lot 4 – UX Design and Development Services The intention is to establish a framework agreement with suitably qualified Supplier(s) who will provide selected Digital Marketing Services needs that cannot be met in-house by its own provision, or where additional knowledge and expertise is required. The requirement shall be split into four Lots, and Suppliers will be able to submit a response for either one or more Lots.
Provide media buying and planning services that include:• a strategic global media buying service that covers all formats of digital advertising. • a campaign planning service to support low and high budget campaigns, providing regular performance reviews, campaign optimisation and reporting tools that provide real time updates.
Provide front-end development services to support our major institutional websites. The supplier will:• develop features and components for our websites following best practices, complying with accessibility standards and ensuring they meet a high standard of quality.• have expertise in developing websites/components using react.js.• integrate with and contribute to our existing storybook UI library.• work closely with our existing web product team during any project work.
Provide content services which the University’s internal full -service marketing agency does not provide. This includes:• content strategy expertise to develop plans for optimum deployment of content across all channels.• copy writing specifically for the web (incorporating SEO and UX principles).• specialist copywriting across a range of academic disciplines.• expertise in search engine optimisation to improve search, elevate content and build profile.
Provide UX Design and Development services, to support major University services like its external website, which will include:• Delivery of a robust and proven UX research and discovery process.• Full UI design process expertise.• Expertise around content strategy with a focus on web.• Delivery methodology which focuses on working collaboratively with clients.