Opportunity
The College System Of Tennessee (board Of Regents) Tbr #26-0024
Tennessee Board of Regents Marketing, Advertising & Communication Services Solicitation
Posted
May 23, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
26-0024
NAICS
541810, 541830, 541840, 541430
This opportunity is a statewide solicitation for marketing, advertising, and communication services for Tennessee's higher education system: - Government Buyer: - Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), representing 36 institutions including community colleges and colleges of applied technology - Contract may also be used by the University of Tennessee System and other Tennessee state departments - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive marketing, advertising, and communication services - Scope includes campaign development, media buying, public relations, digital marketing, and related services - No specific OEMs or product part numbers; this is a services-based procurement - Notable Requirements: - Strong emphasis on participation from small, minority, women, service-disabled veteran, and persons with disabilities owned businesses - Vendors must complete an Ownership Ethnicity Form - Encouragement to register with the State of Tennessee's GO-BID Certification Program - Awarded vendor must agree to the terms of the Pro Forma Contract - Contract may be utilized by multiple state educational and governmental entities - No OEMs or specific product manufacturers are named, as this is a solicitation for professional services
Description
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is soliciting proposals for Marketing, Advertising & Communication Services. The procurement aims to secure a contract to provide these services at competitive prices, ensuring equal opportunity for all qualified businesses, including small, minority, women, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract will be governed by the terms outlined in the Pro Forma Contract, and the scope includes participation by TBR institutions and potentially other Tennessee state entities. Vendors are required to complete an Ownership Ethnicity Form and are encouraged to register with the State of Tennessee's GO-BID Certification Program.