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Quality Meat Scotland - Provision of Consumer PR Services

QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND

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09 Jun 2021 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Quality Meat Scotland has completed the procurement for the provision of Consumer PR Services, with a contract value of £540,000. The process was conducted under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. Located in Ingliston, UKM75, this procurement process falls under the public relations services industry category. The award was made on 8 June 2021, having received a total of eight bids, mainly from small to medium-sized enterprises, reflecting a significant interest in the contract. The objective was to appoint a PR agency that can effectively manage consumer campaigns and media relations for Quality Meat Scotland's brands.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth for marketing and public relations firms, particularly those with experience in consumer-focused campaigns and event management. Agencies that can demonstrate creativity and a robust approach to media engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this type of contract, especially in activities such as influencer partnerships, recipe placements, and crisis management. The emphasis on delivering clear and effective communication strategies makes it essential for bidders to showcase their agility and capacity to collaborate closely with Quality Meat Scotland's in-house teams.

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Notice Title

Quality Meat Scotland - Provision of Consumer PR Services

Notice Description

QMS Seeks to appoint a PR agency to deliver consumer campaigns and press office duties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

QMS seeks to appoint a consumer PR agency to deliver the seasonal campaign PR activation for 'Make It' to include but not limited to: Influencers (micro and macro) Recipe placement Opinion pieces Partnerships e.g. with restaurants, itison, food brands etc Sponsorship Stunts/events Broadcast In addition, QMS requires its consumer PR agency to establish an ongoing press office for QMS acting as a front line between the media and the in-house PR team with a remit covering: Ongoing relations with media outlets, journalists and personalities that resonate with our target audiences Seeking opportunities that support our brands Horizon scanning for reputational risks within the consumer landscape Crisis management working in conjunction with our Industry & Corporate PR to ensure our reputation is protected within the consumer landscape Communicating the positive work of our in-house teams to consumers covering: Health & Education Industry Development Brands Integrity To help QMS achieve the above, we require an agency who can prepare and present high quality, clear, concise and cost-effective activation of communications strategies and work in partnership with QMS' Marketing and Communication team to ensure the best possible outcome for our three industry brands: Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork whilst keeping our brand essence of Meat with Integrity at the heart of our communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b9cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012890-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Kirsty Fox
Contact Email
kfox@qmscotland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315107926

Buyer Location

Locality
INGLISTON
Postcode
EH28 8NZ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEBER SHANDWICK

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