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Award

27 May 2022 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has recently awarded the contract titled "Award of Consumer Scotland - Comms Support" within the services industry category. This procurement process commenced on 9th May 2022 and concluded on 8th May 2023, during which the awarding authority sought expert advice and support for the launch of Consumer Scotland, including media handling. The total value of the awarded contract is £28,592 GBP, and it was signed on 3rd May 2022. The contract is currently active and was awarded to Smarts, a supplier located in Glasgow.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations services, particularly those with expertise in communications strategy and media relations. Companies that can provide innovative approaches to launching campaigns and managing ongoing media inquiries will be well-positioned to compete. The competitive landscape includes emerging and established firms in Scotland, allowing diverse suppliers an opportunity to enhance their market presence through participation in such contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Consumer Scotland - Comms Support

Notice Description

Comms Support which can provide advice, recommendations and support on the approach to the launch of Consumer Scotland. Also give advice on ongoing communications throughout the contract on media approaches and handling media queries.Full Specification is in the Invitation to Tender document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000689453
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449713
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,592 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20224 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
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

East Dunbartonshire Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Atkins

Community Energy Scotland

D&J Taxis

Edinburgh Showtec & Edinburgh Showlite (operating under Edinburgh Showtec)

Harvey Nash

Johnsons Apparel Master

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Smarts

The Warehouse Sound Services

Venesky Brown Ltd

Vision Events (UK) Ltd (Quick Quote contact)

War Productions Ltd

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