Award

Award of PR Services for the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

26 Mar 2018 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Scottish Government, which has issued a tender titled "Award of PR Services for the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on public relations consultancy. The tender period commenced on 30 March 2018 and is set to conclude on 29 March 2019. The process is currently in the Award stage, as indicated by the selection of 3x1 Public Relations, who will provide the PR services over a duration of 12 months, with the option for a 12-month extension.

This opportunity presents potential growth for businesses that specialise in public relations and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in managing public communications, particularly those experienced in dealing with transport-related inquiries or government projects, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging in such public contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio, providing valuable experience and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Award of PR Services for the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry

Notice Description

PR Services for the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry - 12 months with optional 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529401
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314628
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

FORESTRY COMMISSION

MISS

NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND

NHS LOTHIAN

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SRUC

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

Contact Name
Client Transport, Digital Directorate, Estates Department, Procurement, Procurement - Buying Team
Contact Email
brody.smith@ros.gov.uk, kevin.o'rourke@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk, procurement@sruc.ac.uk, simon.lucas@gov.scot, srichardson@nationalgalleries.org
Contact Phone
+44 01315354384, +44 1312447556, +44 1312756059, +44 1314657696, +44 1316246368, +44 1467530600, +44 3000676800, +44 3451550000, 0131 528 3768, 01315283768

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

3X1 PUBLIC RELATIONS

ADT FIRE & SECURITY

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

BADENOCH AND CLARK

CAPITA IT SERVICES (CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

CAPITAL DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS

COMPUTACENTER

DEISTER ELECTRONIC (UK

GTR CONTRACTS

HARVEY NASH

HOPKINS STEEL

LIP CONSTRUCTION

NORTHBURGH

PARITY PROFESSIONALS

PERTEMPS

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

PROACT

QUALITY HEALTH

ROSS PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

SOFTWARE BOX

SPRING TECHNOLOGY

THE EDINBURGH CLINIC

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

WISHARTS (FRIOCKHEIM

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