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Award of Provision of PR Services - SG Framework SP-21-017 Lot 4 (Direct Award)

Scottish Government

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10 Sep 2024 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's SASA division has awarded a contract for the provision of PR services under the SG Framework SP-21-017 Lot 4 (Direct Award). The contract, valued at £10,000, has been awarded to Smarts, based in Glasgow. The procurement falls under the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" category. This award is part of the support process for establishing the office of the independent Pubs Code Adjudicator of Scotland, which is anticipated to go live in early 2025. The procurement method employed was a direct award, implying that the contract was given to a single supplier without a competitive process. The contract was officially signed on 9th October 2024, with the tender period commencing on 10th January 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and marketing to engage with a prominent government body, potentially bolstering their portfolio and visibility. Companies that have expertise in strategic communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement will find this tender particularly beneficial. As the role aims to support the newly appointed Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator, businesses with experience in regulatory communications within the food, drink, and hospitality sectors are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. This procurement highlights the importance of tailored PR services in regulatory and legislative settings, offering growth and networking prospects within government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Provision of PR Services - SG Framework SP-21-017 Lot 4 (Direct Award)

Notice Description

Food and Drink are a division of the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate and are providing the necessary support for the establishment for the independent Pubs Code Adjudicator of Scotland and their office. Naturally this includes various aspect of procurement. The Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act 2021 received Royal Assent in May 2021. The purpose of the Act is to regulate the relationship between tied pub landlords and tenants through the introduction of a statutory Scottish Pubs Code and the appointment of a Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator. The role of the Adjudicator is to oversee and enforce the code. The Scottish Pubs Code is currently being considered by Parliament, although further changes are expected in the autumn and we are anticipating that this will go live in early 2025, with the Adjudicator's office being set up imminently.See attached document for full Statement of Requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771094
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513871
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

APUC Limited on behalf of Sabhal Mor Ostaig

Borders General Hospital

Clyde Gateway URC

Consumer Scotland

Forestry and Land Scotland

Midlothian Council

Moray Council

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

NHS Highland

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Police Authority

South Ayrshire Council

Transport Scotland

University of Dundee

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9FJ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
43
Supplier Names

Smarts

Artscape Gardens

Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust

LDA Design Consulting Ltd

GTR Contracts Ltd

Shred Station

ASA Recruitment

Harvey Nash

Central Demolition Ltd

Sight and Sound Technology

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

IFF Research

Resource Futures

DFFC LTD

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

SYSTRA LIMITED

Mental Health Innovations (SHOUT 85258)

Pick Everard

FRASER C ROBB LIMITED

Venesky Brown Ltd

Everwarm Ltd

MAM Contracting Ltd

WeGo Bus Limited

Xerox (UK) Limited

Integrated Water Services Ltd

Momentum 4 Ltd

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND

AECOM

Taylor McKenzie Research & Marketing Ltd

rov scotland

Korero Studio LTD

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Waters Ltd

Optimal Economics

Cello Signal Ltd

Hamilton Sales and Service UK Ltd

Harper Macleod LLP

Pat Munro (Alness) Ltd

AMD Contract Services

Duke Electrical Services Ltd

Progressive Partnership

Republic of Media

Jacobs UK Ltd

Further Information

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