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PR services to support National Museums Scotland

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves National Museums Scotland, which is headquartered at Chambers Street, Edinburgh, UK. They are soliciting PR services through an open tender titled "PR services to support National Museums Scotland." This tender falls under the recreation, culture and religion industry category, with a total contract value of £48,000. The tender period is active, having commenced on November 4, 2019, and concluding on December 9, 2019. The award for this contract was officially signed on February 20, 2020, making it an active contract.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the public relations sector, particularly those with expertise in communications for cultural institutions. Successful bidders will have the chance to work closely with National Museums Scotland to enhance their public engagement strategies. Companies of various scales, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that can demonstrate a strong understanding of heritage and cultural promotion would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

PR services to support National Museums Scotland

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland wishes to engage a PR agency to support the work of its inhouse communications team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland wishes to engage a PR agency to support the work of its inhouse communications team.

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance contract duration may be extended by a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000603174
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381327
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Susan Gray
Contact Email
s.gray@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001236789

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAGODA PUBLIC RELATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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