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CyberScotland Partnership - marketing and communications management and coordination

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Mar 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2024 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Government is seeking to procure services for marketing and communications management and coordination under the CyberScotland Partnership (CSP). This tender, classified under the "General public services" industry category (CPV 79342000), invites suppliers to contribute towards enhancing cyber resilience messaging across Scotland. The contract, valued at 200,000 GBP per annum, will begin in August 2024 and has the potential to be extended for an additional year. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and the award notice was published on 25 July 2024, with the contract being signed on 22 July 2024. The key deliverables for this project include creating and delivering annual communication plans, maintaining the CyberScotland portal, and promoting CyberScotland Week, among other objectives.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing, communications, and cyber resilience. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in public relations and online branding, will find this contract to be a valuable addition to their portfolio. The Scottish Government’s commitment to community benefits, including internships, work placements, and environmental initiatives, also opens avenues for businesses to engage in high-impact social projects. With a contract value of 400,000 GBP for the initial period and a 70% emphasis on quality over price, businesses with strong technical capabilities and a solid track record in communications will be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CyberScotland Partnership - marketing and communications management and coordination

Notice Description

The provision of communications and marketing services for the CyberScotland Partnership (CSP); a collaboration of key strategic stakeholders, brought together to maximise cyber resilience communications and messaging across Scotland in a coordinated and coherent way. The contract is expected to cover a period of 1 year from August 2024 with the potential of a 1 year extension. The maximum contract value is 200,000 GBP per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Key deliverables: - Creating and delivering an annual communications and marketing plan for the CyberScotland Partnership(CSP). This will include writing content for digital and press releases, producing quarterly campaign asset packs that will be disseminated across the Partnership to reach public, private and third sectors. -Build, maintain and promote the CyberScotland brand and online presence through appropriate and effective marketing and communication activities and broadening social media reach into Scottish communities. -Maintain and update the CyberScotland portal - the national website - with up to date and trusted cyber security information, advice and guidance for businesses, organisations and individuals in Scotland. -Lead on the promotion of CyberScotland Week. -Produce regular cyber security bulletins for different audiences and help to increase subscriptions. -Organise and chair monthly meetings of the CSP Comms and Marketing Action Group to ensure coordinated and cohesive comms planning and delivery across Partners. -Write and present quarterly reports for the CSP Steering Group on progress of targets and key deliverables. -Produce end of year progress report for the CSP Steering Group on comms and marketing activities including recommendations for next steps.

Options: There is one optional period of 12 months

Renewal: One optional period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000758925
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510625
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
22 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG Partnership

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499397
    CyberScotland Partnership - marketing and communications management and coordination - The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform the market of Scottish Government's intention to publish an Open procurement procedure for the provision of communications and marketing services for the CyberScotland Partnership (CSP); a collaboration of key strategic stakeholders, brought together to maximise cyber resilience communications and messaging across Scotland in a coordinated and coherent way. The contract is expected to cover a period of 1 year from August 2024 with the potential of a 1 year extension.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501472
    CyberScotland Partnership - marketing and communications management and coordination - The provision of communications and marketing services for the CyberScotland Partnership (CSP); a collaboration of key strategic stakeholders, brought together to maximise cyber resilience communications and messaging across Scotland in a coordinated and coherent way. The contract is expected to cover a period of 1 year from August 2024 with the potential of a 1 year extension. The maximum contract value is 200,000 GBP per annum.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510625
    CyberScotland Partnership - marketing and communications management and coordination - The provision of communications and marketing services for the CyberScotland Partnership (CSP); a collaboration of key strategic stakeholders, brought together to maximise cyber resilience communications and messaging across Scotland in a coordinated and coherent way. The contract is expected to cover a period of 1 year from August 2024 with the potential of a 1 year extension. The maximum contract value is 200,000 GBP per annum.

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