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PKC14158 Copywriting and Content Services

Perth & Kinross Council

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15 Oct 2026 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council sought an experienced copywriting agency to manage and produce content for the Invest in Perth brand, aimed at businesses and investors, particularly those considering inward investment. The work covers copywriting and content management for the Invest in Perth website, a monthly business bulletin distributed through Mailchimp, and the design and copywriting of the annual Invest in Perth magazine. The supplier must also be able to take on ad hoc work. This is a writing and content service, with related publishing and marketing activity. Work is for Perth & Kinross Council and is delivered in the Perth and Kinross local authority area.

The Council invited offers through a tender using an open procedure. The procurement is divided into one lot, and uses a framework agreement with one participant. The estimated value is £260,000, including the extension period. The initial contract period is 720 days, with an option to extend in phases for up to two further periods of one year each. Bids were due by 30 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the evaluation period was scheduled to start at that time. Quality accounts for 70% of the evaluation and price for 30%. Tenderers were required to submit in English, and alternative bids were not permitted. The tender also includes community benefit and subcontracting requirements.

The opportunity suits a copywriting agency with demonstrable experience producing engaging content for business and investor audiences, especially inward investment. Bidders had to provide three examples of similar services delivered within the preceding three years, including client, scope, outputs and outcomes, and state whether they planned to subcontract and what proportion. The supplier must be able to provide named staff and their qualifications. Financial suitability is assessed using current ratios and net assets for the last two financial years; explanations and supporting evidence may be provided if the expected tests are not met. Required cover is professional indemnity insurance of £1 million, employer’s liability of £10 million and public liability of £5 million. Quality, health and safety, and environmental management must be supported by relevant accredited certifications or documented policies and procedures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKC14158 Copywriting and Content Services

Notice Description

Perth and Kinross Council are looking for an experienced copywriter to undertake work through Perth and Kinross Council. We require an agency with significant experience in writing engaging copy for a business and investor audience, with a particular focus on inward investment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth and Kinross Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced copywriter to undertake work through Perth and Kinross Council. We require an agency with significant experience in writing engaging copy for a business and investor audience, with a particular focus on inward investment. Requirements include copywriting and content management of the Invest in Perth brand, including the Invest in Perth website, monthly business bulletin delivered through Mailchimp, the design and copy writing of the annual publication of the Invest in Perth magazine and flexibility to deliver adhoc work. Additional information: Estimated value of the contract includes the extension period.

Renewal: The Council will have the option of extending the Contract, in phases, for 2 further periods of up to 1 year after the expiry of the initial term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078813
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097263-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79970000 - Publishing services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Prior to the end of this contract ending.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Perth & Kinross Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

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