Award

Media Auditor Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Tender

15 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of Media Auditor Services by the Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender titled "Media Auditor Services" is classified under the general public services and environmental protection categories. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 19th January 2021. The award was made on 11th March 2021, with the contract valued at £291,744 and intended for various public bodies across Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and consultancy firms specialising in media auditing and advertising services. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their expertise in reviewing media purchases and providing technical support in media planning and buying would be well-suited to compete. As the framework agreement covers several Scottish public sector bodies, this presents a potential avenue for sustained business growth and partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Media Auditor Services

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of Media Auditor Services. The Contractor will be required to work on behalf of the Public Bodies to meet all requirements of the service, this will include undertaking a review of the Advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement and provide support and advice to Framework Public Bodies. Additionally, the Contractor will be required to provide technical advice and support to the award of any new Media Planning & Buying Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. The Contract will cover the provision of Media Auditor Services to undertake a review of the Advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement and provide technical advice and support.. If you're an SME or 3rd sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, the Supplier Development Programme can help. Attached is a link to the Supplier Development Programme: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/?utm_source=pcs&utm_medium=frontpage&utm_content=march16&utm_campaign=SDP03

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000638465
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409886
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

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,744 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20214 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
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, sarah.withers@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLIK MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402384
    Media Auditor Services - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Media Auditor Services. The Contractor will be required to work on behalf of the Framework Public Bodies to meet all requirements of the service, this will include undertaking a review of the Advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement and provide support and advice to Framework Public Bodies. Additionally, the Contractor will be required to provide technical advice and support to the award of any new Media Planning & Buying Framework.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409886
    Media Auditor Services - This Contract is for the provision of Media Auditor Services. The Contractor will be required to work on behalf of the Public Bodies to meet all requirements of the service, this will include undertaking a review of the Advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement and provide support and advice to Framework Public Bodies. Additionally, the Contractor will be required to provide technical advice and support to the award of any new Media Planning & Buying Framework.

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