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SPPD - Marketing Services (2026) Lots 1 & 2 re-issued

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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05 Jan 2026 at 11:12

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Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 11:24

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Planning

23 Jan 2025 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD), is seeking bids for a comprehensive multi-lot and multi-supplier framework agreement. This procurement process covers marketing services with a focus on Creative Services, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Market Research, Events, and Video Production. The tender, classified under "Advertising and Marketing Services" (CPV 79340000), is conducted via an open procedure and is available to a wide array of Scottish public sector bodies, including local councils and educational institutions. The tender currently in the active stage, concludes its bid submissions on 6th February 2026. The entire framework is valued at £16,000,000 GBP, with distinct lots addressing services above and below particular value thresholds, ensuring a broad competitive field and encouraging diverse participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in strategic marketing and creative digital services to secure long-term contracts with the Scottish public sector. Creative firms, digital agencies, and public relations companies that excel in innovative and measurable communication programmes will find this framework beneficial. With a substantial total value, the initiative is designed to boost the reach and business growth of successful bidders. Particularly suitable are businesses that not only understand the dynamics of digital engagement and PR strategy but also maintain robust supply chain systems to ensure timely and efficient delivery. SMEs and third sector organisations are encouraged to participate, with resources like the Supplier Development Programme available to support them throughout the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPPD - Marketing Services (2026) Lots 1 & 2 re-issued

Notice Description

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. This Framework will be a multi-lot and multi-supplier agreement and will cover the following services: Creative Services, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Market Research and Events and Video Production. Due to technical issues beyond Scottish Procurement's control, Lots 1 and 2 for Creative Services is being re-advertised. The framework agreement will be available for use by the Scottish Ministers (including Agencies), Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies, offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices, cross-border public authorities within the meaning of section 88(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, The Office for the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, councils constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, , bodies registered as social landlords under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, Scottish health boards or special health boards, Student Loans Company Limited, the Commissioner of Northern Lighthouse operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, Scottish Futures Trust, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Business Stream Ltd, the Business Gateway National Unit at the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, further or higher education institutions being fundable bodies within the meaning of section 6 of the further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005, any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament, any association of or formed by one or more of the foregoing, bodies financed wholly or mainly by one or more of the foregoing, bodies subject to management supervision by one or more of the foregoing and bodies more than half of the board of directors or members of which, or, in the case of a group of individuals, more than half of those individuals, being appointed by one or more of the foregoing. In addition to the contracting authorities listed, the framework agreement will be available to charities entered on the Scottish Charity Register and voluntary organisations entered on the Membership Database of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations. Information about agencies of the Scottish Ministers ,Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies and offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices are listed at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies Overview of the governance structure of public procurement for Scotland, including the Public Procurement Group. https://www.gov.scot/publications/public-procurement-governance/

Lot Information

Digital Marketing Services

It is envisaged that Lot 3 will have five suppliers appointed. Digital Marketing Services include the technical and creative development of digital materials to deliver targeted messaging and engagement with identified audiences in pursuit of Framework Public Body's objectives and where relevant, to support behaviour change. This can consist of the development, creation and delivery of digital marketing activity, records and databases as well as the creation, collation, and maintenance of digital content across all platforms and responsibility for functionality, usability and analysis of content.

Public Relations

It is envisaged that Lot 4 will have five suppliers appointed. The Supplier shall provide services covering the planning, creative approach, project delivery and evaluation of Public Relations activity as required by individual Framework Public Bodies.

Market Research Services

It is envisaged that Lot 5 will have four suppliers appointed. Market Research Services require research specialists to advise and implement a range of market and customer research activities covering many aspects of communications work. This will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes as well as elements of wider activities, either individually or a combination of strategic planning, field marketing, direct marketing and partnership marketing.

Event Services

It is envisaged that Lot 6 will have two suppliers appointed. Events Services cover event management, virtual events, exhibition Management, and technical audio visual services required by Framework Public Bodies.

Creative Services (above 75,000 GBP)

This is a re-advertisement - It is envisaged that Lot 1 will have five suppliers appointed. Creative Services will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes and advertising campaigns as well as elements of wider activities, based on a Framework Public Body's brief, and potentially delivered in partnership with the relevant marketing agencies. The suppliers must have the capability and experience in managing and providing strategic creative development and delivery across the disciplines of this category, where relevant to support behaviour change, including the delivery of advertising activity, content creation, engaging field activity, impactful, targeted and measurable communications. Lot 1 will be for call off contracts above 75,000 GBP.

Creative Services (below 75,000 GBP)

This is a re-advertisement - It is envisaged that Lot 2 will have three suppliers appointed. Creative Services will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes and advertising campaigns as well as elements of wider activities, based on a Framework Public Body's brief, and potentially delivered in partnership with the relevant marketing agencies. The suppliers must have the capability and experience in managing and providing strategic creative development and delivery across the disciplines of this category, where relevant to support behaviour change, including the delivery of advertising activity, content creation, engaging field activity, impactful, targeted and measurable communications. Lot 2 will be for call off contracts below 75,000 GBP.

Video Production Services

It is envisaged that Lot 7 will have two suppliers appointed. Video Production services cover video production & post production services required by Framework Public Bodies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000207-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79416000 - Public relations services

79952000 - Event services

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£31,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
within 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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