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Provision of Audio Visual (AV) services for Scottish Ministers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

26 Feb 2026 at 10:03

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to engage suppliers for the provision of Audio Visual (AV) services, critical for their regular events where quality and reliability are paramount. The tender process, currently active, adopts an open procurement method and falls under the 'Event services' category within the services industry. Interested parties should note the final submission deadline for bids is 6th January 2026 at 12:00 PM, with services primarily delivered within the UK region. This initiative supports the ministry's broader commitment to enhancing public services across Scotland, as detailed by the procurement's legal basis referenced by the European Union directive 2014/24/EU.

Businesses specialising in AV and event services, particularly those with a keen understanding of technical and professional excellence, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method employed suggests broad opportunities for competitive SMEs, as the award criteria prioritise both technical quality and pricing, ensuring accessible entry points for firms with capability in operational support and disaster recovery, among others. The procurement also includes optional extensions of two additional 12-month periods, affording further opportunities for long-term collaboration and growth within public sector engagements. Entrepreneurs with innovative practices addressing climate emergencies and community benefits are encouraged to partake, aligning with the Scottish Government's ethos towards sustainable and socially responsible service provision.

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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/017177-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YNG MEDIA GROUP LTD OPERATING AS SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS

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