Award

Award of media planning and buying

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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Award

09 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has concluded the procurement process titled "Award of media planning and buying" within the services industry category. This contract has been awarded to Republic of Media, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Edinburgh. The procurement involved a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Scottish Government framework for Media Planning, Buying, and Associated Services 2023. The contract was officially signed on 6th January 2025, with a value of £80,000. This award supports the media planning and buying services required to back the Scottish Parliament's events and exhibition programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media planning and buying services. SMEs, in particular, can find substantial chances for growth by participating in such public sector contracts, thereby enhancing their experience and portfolio. Organisations proficient in providing strategic media services will benefit from showcasing their work to high-profile clients like the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, aiding in their market presence and business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of media planning and buying

Notice Description

Award of contract to a contractor providing media planning and buying services to Scottish Parliament Corporate Body.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Media planning and buying service to support the Scottish Parliaments events and exhibition programme.. The award criteria weighting listed in this notice refers to Scottish Government framework SP-23-05 Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services 2023.

Procurement Information

This contract has been a direct award from Scottish Government framework Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services 2023 Reference Number: SP-23-05

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787283
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521483
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 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 PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Elizabeth Lebost
Contact Email
elizabeth.lebost@parliament.scot.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313486617

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REPUBLIC OF MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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