Award

Award of Public Relations & Press Office Support

ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND

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Award

31 Jan 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Environmental Standards Scotland has awarded a contract titled "Award of Public Relations & Press Office Support" within the services category for public relations services. This procurement process was conducted by the Scottish Government, targeting the support of the ESS Communications Officer. Located in Edinburgh, the organisation completed the tendering process with the final award made on 31 January 2025. Notably, the contract has been awarded to Smarts, headquartered in Glasgow, for the value of £140,000. The procurement has moved past the award stage and is currently active.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in public relations and media support. Smarts, with its strong presence in Glasgow and relevant expertise, is well-positioned for this role. Other businesses offering comprehensive and focused PR services could benefit from competing in similar tenders in the future. Suppliers with capabilities in managing press office operations and supporting governmental communication efforts stand to benefit significantly from participating in such public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of Public Relations & Press Office Support

Notice Description

Environmental Standards Scotland requires a Contractor to support the work of the ESS Communications Officer by providing Public Relations Services and Support for the Press Office. Full details can be found within the ITT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785005
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522912
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
CGPSS, Procurement, Scottish Government
Contact Email
kelly.fallon@ros.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314793610, +44 412425466, +44 8081964000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

HARVEY NASH

SMARTS

VENESKY BROWN

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