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Award

20 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Media Auditor Services to Twenty Three Media Ltd, with the procurement process now at the Award stage. The contract, valued at £250,000, is intended to review advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying, and Associated Services Framework Agreement. Additionally, the contractor will provide technical advice and support for awarding new Media Planning & Buying Frameworks. The service will be provided in the UK, primarily within the UKM region. The contract was signed on 20 March 2025, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the media and communications industry, especially those capable of offering auditing and advisory services related to media planning and buying. The open procedure used in this procurement favours transparent competition, offering a fair chance for different vendors to showcase their capabilities. SMEs specialising in media audits, advertising efficacy, and framework development are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, facilitating their growth in the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Media Auditor Services

Notice Description

This contract agreement is for the provision of Media Auditor Services. The Contractor will be required to work on behalf of the Framework Public Bodies to meet all requirements of the service. This will include undertaking a review of the Advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement and provide support and advice to Framework Public Bodies. Additionally, the contractor will be required to provide technical advice and support to the award of any new Media Planning & Buying Framework.

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 Contract will cover the provision of Media Auditor Services to undertake a review of the Advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement and provide technical advice and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783653
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526481
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
within 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

Twenty Three Media Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519385
    Media Auditor Services - This contract agreement is for the provision of Media Auditor Services. The Contractor will be required to work on behalf of the Framework Public Bodies to meet all requirements of the service. This will include undertaking a review of the Advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement and provide support and advice to Framework Public Bodies. Additionally, the contractor will be required to provide technical advice and support to the award of any new Media Planning & Buying Framework.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526481
    Media Auditor Services - This contract agreement is for the provision of Media Auditor Services. The Contractor will be required to work on behalf of the Framework Public Bodies to meet all requirements of the service. This will include undertaking a review of the Advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement and provide support and advice to Framework Public Bodies. Additionally, the contractor will be required to provide technical advice and support to the award of any new Media Planning & Buying Framework.

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