Planning

Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices Services Framework - 2024

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

15 Nov 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender for the Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices Services Framework for 2024. This procurement process falls under the category of General Public Services and is located in Glasgow, UK. The planned deadline for future notices related to this tender is March 4, 2024. The total contract value is £12,000,000 GBP. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government, which operates as a central purchasing body.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in services related to recruitment advertising and public information notices to engage with the Scottish Government. Companies well-versed in providing copy-writing, type-setting, digital advertising, and media placement services would be suited to compete. Interested businesses, particularly SMEs and third sector organisations, can contribute to the procurement strategy development process by completing the Request for Information Questionnaire available until November 30, 2023, aiming to enhance Fair Work First measures in contractual arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices Services Framework - 2024

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Recruitment and Public Appointments Advertising and Public Information Notice Adverts. The Contractor will be required to work with the Framework Public Bodies to meet all requirements of the service this will include providing copy-writing and type-setting services, advice on digital advertising options, along with advice relating to the wording, branding and placement of adverts and use of various media routes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. The current framework agreement for Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices is due to expire on 10 July 2024. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. Framework participants will be expected to provide a range of Fair Work First measures. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notice requirements. This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition. Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below. Link: https://forms.office.com/e/YXNWsMQUFr The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until COP 30 November 2023.. If you're an SME or 3rd sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, the Supplier Development Programme can help. Attached is a link to the Supplier Development Programme: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/?utm_source=pcs&utm_medium=frontpage&utm_content=march16&utm_campaign=SDP03

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750066
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492709
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Sophie Stark
Contact Email
sophie.stark@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492709
    Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices Services Framework - 2024 - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Recruitment and Public Appointments Advertising and Public Information Notice Adverts. The Contractor will be required to work with the Framework Public Bodies to meet all requirements of the service this will include providing copy-writing and type-setting services, advice on digital advertising options, along with advice relating to the wording, branding and placement of adverts and use of various media routes.

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