Award

Award of Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) - Provision of "Get Advice" Marketing Campaign

ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY

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Award

19 Feb 2021 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Accountant in Bankruptcy, an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, focuses on the award of a marketing campaign titled "Get Advice". This campaign is critical for addressing the economic challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically related to advertising and marketing. The tender period commenced on 15 February 2021 and concluded on 31 March 2021, with the contract subsequently awarded to Republic of Media. This contract was formally signed on 11 February 2021 and has an initial duration up to 31 March 2021, with a potential extension until 31 May 2021.

This marketing campaign presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly for those experienced in developing campaigns that resonate with individuals facing financial difficulties. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions to engage audiences and deliver sensitive messaging regarding debt management would excel in this competitive environment. Given the current socio-economic climate, this tender is ideally suited for businesses looking to expand their outreach and impact within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) - Provision of "Get Advice" Marketing Campaign

Notice Description

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government responsible for administering the process of personal bankruptcy and recording corporate insolvencies in Scotland. It is responsible for the determination of personal and entity bankruptcy applications, making decisions on debt payment programme applications under the Debt Arrangement Scheme and protecting trust deeds. In response to the economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic AiB plan to run a marketing campaign. This marketing campaign will encourage those who are dealing with accruing debt or new and challenging financial circumstances to act now. The campaign will provide hints, tips and suggestions on how to act and where to get help, whilst focussing on the benefits of getting advice first hand. Full details of the requirement are contained within the contract specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000642465
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407390
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20215 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
ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY
Additional Buyers

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE

NHS LANARKSHIRE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

Contact Name
Business Support, Digital Directorate, Finance & Corporate Governance, Finance and Procurement, Housing Support, Procurement, Procurement & Finance, Procurement Admin, eProcurement
Contact Email
ian.darroch@firescotland.gov.uk, john.youngs@nls.uk, procurement.west@forestryandland.gov.scot, stuart.howie@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk, susan.munro@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316233701, +44 1382207100, +44 1412425962, +44 1416464637, +44 1738475000, +44 3000676000, +44 3002002600, +44 3005558080, +44 3033333000, 01620827407, 01698752658

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7GB
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilwinning
Westminster Constituency
North Ayrshire and Arran

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH

AIRSTREAM VENTILATION SOLUTIONS

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

BOREAL FORESTRY

BSL INTERIORS

C AND A INTERIORS

CAPTURE ALL

CASTLEVIEW PLANT

CODECLAN

DMFCA

HIGHAND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

IMPACT FUNDING PARTNERS

IVOR KNOX CONSULTING

KINGDOM SERVICES GROUP

KPMG

LORETTO CARE

LORIEN RESOURCING

MORRIS & SPOTTISWOOD

NITH VALLEY CONSTRUCTION

PITNEY BOWES

REPUBLIC OF MEDIA

RF BROWN CONTAINERS

SUPPORT IN MIND SCOTLAND

THE GOOD BOX CO LABS LTD T/A GOODBOX

THE ROCK TRUST

VENESKY BROWN

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