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Public Relations and Communications

SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Futures Trust Limited in Edinburgh has awarded a contract for Public Relations and Communications to Clark Communications Limited. The procurement process has been completed, with a contract value of £73,000 GBP signed on 8th August 2022. The tender, classified under services, was in the open procurement method. The buying organisation, Scottish Futures Trust Limited, aimed to appoint a public relations/communications consultancy to support its corporate communications programmes.

This tender for Public Relations and Communications by the Scottish Futures Trust Limited presents an opportunity for communications consultancy firms, particularly those experienced in strategic planning and delivery. Businesses with expertise in corporate and workstream communications aligned with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations would be well-suited to compete. The tender required that staff working on the contract be members of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, indicating a focus on industry professionalism and standards.

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Notice Title

Public Relations and Communications

Notice Description

The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is to appoint a public relations/communications consultancy to provide support to the Head of Communications and SFT's Leadership Team. To be considered for this tender, it is important that staff working on the contract are members of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. The intention is that the appointed firm will become a strategic partner in the planning and delivery of SFT's corporate and workstream communications programmes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is to appoint a public relations/communications consultancy to provide support to the Head of Communications (HoC) and SFT's Leadership Team. The intention is that the appointed firm will become a strategic partner in the planning and delivery of SFT's corporate and workstream communications programmes.

Options: Tenderers are requested to provide costs for additional services.

Renewal: Extension may be agreed between the parties subject to negotiation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000695027
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456097
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20223 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 FUTURES TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
Michael McAdam
Contact Email
michael.mcadam@scottishfuturestrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315100800

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 1DF
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARK COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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