Award

Communications Support

CONSUMER SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Consumer Scotland has awarded a contract for Communications Support, aimed at enhancing its reputation and expanding its audience. The procurement method used was a limited tender procedure without prior publication, based on a call off from a Scottish Government framework for marketing services. The buying organisation, Consumer Scotland, is based in Edinburgh, UK, and the contract is already active with Smarts as the awarded supplier. The contract, signed on 22nd November 2023, has a value of £20,000 GBP.

This opportunity created by Consumer Scotland's contract for Communications Support is suited for businesses in the services industry interested in stakeholder engagement and media work. The procurement stage has been completed, offering a scope to showcase expertise in building brand awareness and engaging with stakeholders effectively. Business entities with experience in similar projects and a focus on the UK market could find this tender to be a beneficial avenue for business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Communications Support

Notice Description

Award of Contract for Consume Scotland communications support

Lot Information

Lot 1

The launch of Consumer Scotland and its first year of operation has established the organisation as the recognised statutory body for consumers in Scotland. As Consumer Scotland develops in its second year there is a requirement to build on its reputation, grow its audience and build further understanding of it work both through stakeholder engagement and media work.

Procurement Information

This was a call off from a Scottish Government framework for marketing services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753377
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494954
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 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
CONSUMER SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.mcneil@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7776346937

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
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
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTS

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