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Public Relations Framework Agreement

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

07 Nov 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking the Public Relations Framework Agreement procurement process, which is essential for acquiring public relations services across Scotland. This tender, classified under the CPV code 79416000, is part of the services category and is at the award stage, following an open procedure initiated on 28th June 2017. The agreement is set to run for a duration of 1440 days, making it a long-term opportunity for suppliers. Key contacts at the Scottish Government include Paul Brydon (email: paul.brydon@gov.scot, telephone: +44 1312443718). Suppliers interested in this tender should be aware of the legal framework which allows for proceedings in the Sheriff Court for breaches of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public relations, marketing, and communications. Businesses looking to compete should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to deliver a range of public relations services, including strategic planning, creative project execution, and performance evaluation. Suppliers must align with the Scottish Government’s Fair Work Practices, including paying the Scottish Living Wage or higher, and are encouraged to contribute to community benefits while supporting sustainability objectives. Successful applicants can expect to engage with various public bodies in Scotland, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

Public Relations Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Public Relations Services. The Framework will be multi-supplier with up to five suppliers appointed. The Supplier shall provide services covering the planning, creative approach, project delivery and evaluation of Public Relations activity as required by individual Framework Public Bodies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Public Relation Services.

Renewal: Work to renew the framework will commence within the four year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000464666
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453566
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Lynda Collin, Paul Brydon, Steven Gulland
Contact Email
lynda.collin@gov.scot, paul.brydon@gov.scot, paul.packett@gov.scot, tony.cruickshank@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312440434, +44 1312443718, +44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

3X1 GROUP

3X1 PUBLIC RELATIONS

MUCKLE MEDIA

PAGODA PUBLIC RELATIONS

SMARTS

STRIPE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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