Award

Strategic Communications partner

SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Tender

06 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Investment Bank, located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Strategic Communications partner" in the services industry category. The Bank was looking for a supplier to provide strategic communications support, with a value of £360,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Charlotte Street Partners on 26th January 2024.

This tender from the Scottish National Investment Bank offers business growth opportunities for communication agencies or PR firms experienced in crisis management, strategic planning, and financial sector communications. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, providing a chance for suitable businesses to showcase their expertise in building brand awareness and developing strategic relationships for the Bank in Edinburgh. The awarded contract involves the provision of proactive communication support and monitoring services, aligning closely with the Bank's goal of enhancing its reputation and expanding its network.

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Notice Title

Strategic Communications partner

Notice Description

The Bank has a requirement to place a contract with a strategic communications partner. The work is required to help to continue to build awareness and reputation of the Bank, develop and create new strategic relationships, deliver reactive and proactive on-going communication support and monitoring support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Bank is setting up a contract for strategic and reactive Public Relations work. We require a strategic communications partner to manage reactive crisis communication as well as developing strategic relationships, embedding strategic planning and pro-active communications management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000740889
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497848
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20242 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 NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARLOTTE STREET PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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