Award

Flexible Content Design Resource Framework

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2020 at 00:00

Tender

15 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Enterprise is conducting a procurement process for the "Flexible Content Design Resource Framework," which is part of the services industry, specifically focused on content development and digital strategy support. This tender is currently in the 'Award' stage, having been initiated on 13th April 2020, with contracts signed on 23rd March 2020. The evaluation period was completed on 24th February 2020, with the main delivery address located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method utilised for this tender was an open procedure, allowing wide participation.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in content design, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer services in SEO, analytics, social media management, and content maintenance. Companies with expertise in creating compelling digital content and strategies across various platforms would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Successful bidders will not only benefit from the contract but may also engage in valuable partnerships that could enhance their visibility and market reach in the digital landscape.

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Notice Title

Flexible Content Design Resource Framework

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise (SE) requires the provision of a single supplier framework for a flexible content design resource to undertake content development, SEO, analytics, social media and content maintenance and strategy support across our own and partner digital channels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise requires a flexible content design resource to undertake content development, SEO, analytics, social media and content maintenance and strategy support across our own and partner digital channels.Content includes written copy for online and offline channels.

Renewal: This contract is for 3 year with a 1 year optional extension. Re-procurement will take place either in either December 2022 or December 2023 depending on whether the 1 year optional extension is utilised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606524
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385211
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
December 2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Adam Cunningham
Contact Email
adam.cunningham@scotent.co.uk, lesley.reid@scotent.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412482700

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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