Award

Public Relations Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Public Relations Services aimed at supporting the Scottish National Investment Bank. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and completed on 6th April 2020. The contract is valued at £20,000 and was signed in Edinburgh, under the general public services category. The process saw participation from the 3x1 Group, which emerged as the sole supplier to provide these services.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations, particularly those equipped to handle government communications and marketing strategies. Businesses with experience in working with governmental entities or a strong background in public relations services would be especially well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. As the demand for effective public relations continues to rise within the public sector, companies investing in this area may find numerous avenues for expansion and partnership with governmental organisations.

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Notice Title

Public Relations Services

Notice Description

Public relations services for the Scottish National Investment Bank

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Public Relation Services for the Scottish National Investment Bank

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000622283
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389516
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20205 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

3X1 GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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