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Framework Agreement for Media Services

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Sep 2025 at 11:24

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21 Jan 2025 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Framework Agreement for Media Services" is managed by the Scottish Government, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The framework focuses on public relations services, with an estimated value of £1,500,000 for services rendered, extendable up to £2,250,000 with VAT. Key locations include public sector bodies across the UKM region. The process was conducted using an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and progressed through the tender and award stages, with contracts signed in August 2025. The framework is active for a period of four years and involves a renewal possibility. The procurement stage of the documents provided ranges from active tenders to completed awards.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in media and public relations services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive media coverage, social media services, and analytics. Businesses equipped with relevant capabilities to provide digital and broadcast media services across diverse geographies will find this framework attractive. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as social enterprises, are encouraged to participate, offering potential competitive advantages and fostering broader community benefits through engagement with public sector bodies in Scotland. The contract emphasizes continuous improvement and best value delivery, offering a chance for businesses to showcase innovative solutions and gain credibility in public sector contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Media Services

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Framework Public Bodies throughout Scotland

Lot Information

Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 1

The Framework agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Public Sector Bodies throughout Scotland. The agreement is for a period of 4 years. The Contractor must be able to provide the full range of Lot 1 core services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include: -Print Media Coverage Service -Broadcast Coverage Service -Online Coverage Service -Social Media Service -Analytics & Evaluation Service The contractor must provide comprehensive management information at all stages throughout the process and to all participating framework public bodies. All Public Sector Bodies must receive a consistently high level service, irrespective of geographical location. A degree of flexibility is required in the service delivery. The contractor will be expected to provide resources, processes and systems that deliver continuous improvement and which demonstrate that best value is being achieved for all organisations. Improvements delivered may include but are not limited to; reduction in whole-life costs, quality, and user satisfaction.

Renewal: The Framework will be placed for a 4 year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4 year period.

Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 2

The Framework agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Public Sector Bodies throughout Scotland. The agreement will be for a period of 4 years. The contractor must be able to provide the full range of Lot 2 core services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include: -News Distribution and Online Newsroom Service -Enquiry Management Service The contractor must provide comprehensive management information at all stages throughout the process and to all participating Public Sector Bodies. All framework public bodies must receive a consistently high level of service, irrespective of geographical location. A degree of flexibility is required in the service delivery. The contractor will be expected to provide resources, processes and systems that deliver continuous improvement and which demonstrate that best value is being achieved for all organisations. Improvements delivered may include but are not limited to; reduction in whole-life costs, quality and user satisfaction.

Renewal: The Framework will be placed for a 4 year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4 year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054215-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

72414000 - Web search engine providers

72416000 - Application service providers

79310000 - Market research services

79330000 - Statistical services

79416000 - Public relations services

92200000 - Radio and television services

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,580,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited (trading as Vuelio)

Press Data Ltd

Further Information

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