Award

Communications Officer

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Communications Officer" contract, initiated by Education Scotland, involves the provision of communication services and falls under the services category. The contract was awarded to Venesky Brown Ltd after an open tender procedure, which received three bids, including one from a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement stage is complete, with the contract value set at £64,416. The signing date of the contract was 26th May 2021, and the delivery location is in Livingston, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the communications sector, particularly those specialising in public relations, marketing, and communications consultancy. SMEs with expertise in providing professional services to educational organisations would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge. Companies looking to expand their client base in the public sector should consider engaging with this type of procurement, as it highlights the ongoing demand for specialised communication support in the education industry.

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Notice Title

Communications Officer

Notice Description

Provide services of Communications Officer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

call off contract for the services of a Communications Officer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658549
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419393
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,416 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20214 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
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anna.sanina@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445748

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY BROWN

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