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Culture Advertising Framework

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Apr 2026 at 13:08

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is advancing its procurement strategy through the CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework, a comprehensive initiative aimed at procuring advertising services within Edinburgh, primarily in the arts and cultural domains. The contracting process, classified under CPV code 79341000, encompasses services related to advertising, highlighting an open procedure method. Currently, in the award stage, the framework segregates into two primary lots: Arts & Cultural Advertising Structures and Festival Advertising. Although some lots were cancelled, active contracts amounting to £400,000 and £1,600,000 have been signed by Build Hollywood Ltd and Out of Hand Ltd as of 24 April 2026. The Council maintains an inclusive approach by accommodating economic operators who risk damages due to breach under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, offering recourse through legal proceedings within specified durations.

This tender represents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising services due to its framework agreement nature, enabling repeat requirements without additional competitive rounds. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can leverage their agility and creative capabilities to deliver high-quality advertising solutions, catering to the well-defined quality and price award criteria. The procurement calls for companies that possess a strong economic standing, technical prowess in advertising, and meet specific insurance requirements. Enterprises with experience in delivering advertising services aligned with cultural event management and marketing communications, especially those focused on the arts and festivals sectors, are well-positioned to compete in this procurement opportunity. With a submission deadline by 27 February 2026, potential bidders must ensure compliance with the stipulated financial and technical criteria to maximise their chances of securing contracts under this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Culture Advertising Framework

Notice Description

The Council is awarding suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework.

Lot Information

Arts & Cultural Advertising Structures

The Council is awarding suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework. Additional information: See tender documents

Options: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without any further call for competition pursuant to Article 32(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Festival Advertising

The Council is awarding suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework. Additional information: See tender documents

Options: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without any further call for competition pursuant to Article 32(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037578-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Build Hollywood Ltd

Out of Hand Ltd

Further Information

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