Tender

Provision of Audio Visual (AV) services for Scottish Ministers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement tender for the provision of Audio Visual (AV) services, aimed at supporting various events organised by Scottish Ministers. The procurement process is presently in the tender stage with an open procedure being employed. Classified under the 'Event Services' category, this contract offers opportunities for services to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The tender deadline is set for 6th January 2026. This procurement seeks to deliver community benefits, contributing to the social, economic, and environmental well-being of Scotland, and it includes a sub-contracting clause. Bidders must meet specific financial and technical criteria, including the demonstration of substantial insurance cover and environmental management measures.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AV services, particularly those equipped to handle events of varying scales and locations while aligning with Scotland’s national priorities. Firms with expertise in deploying reliable AV technology and a strong emphasis on technical quality will notably benefit, given the emphasis on technical criteria. Opportunities for contract renewal allow for extended engagements, providing sustained business growth prospects. The inclusion of community benefits suggests that bidders with socially responsive and environmentally conscious business models could be favourably positioned. Companies with robust financial stability and climate action planning may thrive in this competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Audio Visual (AV) services for Scottish Ministers

Notice Description

Scottish Government regularly holds events for which a professional and reliable Audio Visual (AV) provision of service is required. Requirements for individual events are dependent on a range of factors including: location, national priorities and scale of the event.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government regularly holds events for which a professional and reliable Audio Visual (AV) provision of service is required. Requirements for individual events are dependent on a range of factors including: location, national priorities and scale of the event.

Options: There will be an option for 2x 12 month extensions included within the contract at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Renewal: There will be an option for 2x 12 month extensions included within the contract at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079964-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.packett@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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