Higher Education Marketing Agency for UK Student Recruitment Campaigns at University of Chester
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER · Awarded contract
AwardedHigher Education Marketing Agency for UK Student Recruitment Campaigns at University of Chester
Awarded 17 Dec 2025
Awarded17 Dec 2025
Value£200,000.00
SupplierHavas People
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 3y 3mo4y 2mo term, 22% elapsed
Awarded 17 Dec 2025Expires 31 Jan 2030
About
University of Chester awarded a contract to Havas People for media planning and buying to support UK student recruitment campaigns, with a focus on increasing home undergraduate student numbers.
The two-year contract includes an option to extend for up to a further 24 months on a year-by-year basis.
The agency will also collaborate on campaign strategy, providing audience, market, and competitor insights, and may occasionally provide creative services.
The estimated management fee is £200,000 over the full potential four years, with additional media spend estimated at around £2.5 million.
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