Tender

Strategic Creative Campaigns and Corporate Reporting Services

SCOTTISH WATER

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Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water, a public organisation based in Glasgow, is currently seeking a provider for its "Strategic Creative Campaigns and Corporate Reporting Services" project, classified under the Advertising and Marketing services industry. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with bids being accepted until 21 April 2026. This initiative covers services across Scotland and aims at reinforcing Scottish Water’s corporate communications and creative efforts, with an estimated contract value of £4.8 million. The procurement follows a negotiated procedure with a selective method, and businesses interested must submit their applications electronically by the specified deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in advertising, marketing, and corporate communications, particularly those with experience in public information campaigns and digital engagement. Ideal candidates will be adept at strategic counsel, direct marketing, and branding, leveraging these skills to support Scottish Water’s objectives towards service excellence and sustainability. Businesses capable of creating impactful behaviour change campaigns and engaging community partnerships would find this opportunity particularly beneficial to expand their portfolio and impact. Smaller firms with robust creative solutions tailored for public sector organisations might find this an opportunity to demonstrate their unique offerings on a large scale.

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Notice Title

Strategic Creative Campaigns and Corporate Reporting Services

Notice Description

Scottish Water requires a supplier to work with on creative campaigns and corporate reporting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water's Corporate Affairs' team has won many awards for their bold approach to creative behaviour change campaigns that make a difference to customers. Basing all work on insight and proving real world impact is vital to what we do; we see our work as a lever to contribute to Scottish Water's overarching objectives and contribute to service excellence, financial sustainability and towards our net zero goals.
This tender seeks a supplier to deliver:
* Behaviour change campaigns - from strategy through to delivery and working with the SW team on evaluation; applying learnings for next phase.
* Public information campaigns - from strategy through to delivery and working with SW team on evaluation; applying learnings for next phase.
* Creative solutions for sponsorships and event activation - interactive and facilitating community engagement discussions.
* Creating and developing in line with brand/ campaign activity ,corporate publications (such as annual and interim P&P; net zero annual update; and other publications as across the year.
* Direct marketing content creation and delivery.
* Strategic counsel and advice to senior team.
* Support the campaign website www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk , using digital tools to aid behaviour change, evaluation and adaptation of site to reflect changes in tech solutions and accessibility requirements.
* Brand guardians to deliver work in line with SW look, feel and tone of voice.
* Production and supply of content and assets to publishers/stations/social media servers.
* Support creation / production of products for change and other merchandise. Additional information: To access this opportunity, please register using the following link: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/?SearchType=Projects#

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06703b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025720-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 20265 weeks to go
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 WATER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

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