Notice Information
Notice Title
Marketing Services (2026-2030)
Notice Description
The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. The current framework agreement for Marketing Services is due to expire on 31 August 2026. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. Framework participants will be expected to provide a range of Fair Work First measures. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Marketing Services requirements. No information provided under this request will be used to make judgements regarding supplier performance, capacity or capability under any future procurement process. This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition. Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below. Link: https://forms.office.com/e/juTAqe8482?origin=lprLink The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until COP 20 February 2025.
Lot Information
Digital Marketing
The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Marketing Services. Digital Marketing Services include the technical and creative development of digital materials to deliver targeted messaging and engagement with identified audiences in pursuit of Framework Public Body's objectives and where relevant, to support behaviour change. This can consist of the development, creation and delivery of digital marketing activity, records and databases as well as the creation, collation, and maintenance of digital content across all platforms and responsibility for functionality, usability and analysis of content.
Public RelationsThe Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Public Relations Services. The Supplier shall provide services covering the planning, creative approach, project delivery and evaluation of Public Relations activity as required by individual Framework Public Bodies.
Market ResearchThe Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Market Research Services. Market Research Services require research specialists to advise and implement a range of market and customer research activities covering many aspects of communications work. This will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes as well as elements of wider activities, either individually or a combination of strategic planning, field marketing, direct marketing and partnership marketing.
Events and Video ProductionThe Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Events and Video Production Services. Events and Video Production Services cover event management, Exhibition Management, technical audio visual services and video production & post production services required by Framework Public Bodies.
Creative Services above 50,000 GBPThe Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Creative Services where the value of the requirement exceeds 50,000 GBP. Creative Services will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes and advertising campaigns as well as elements of wider activities, based on a Framework Public Body's brief, and potentially delivered in partnership with the relevant marketing agencies. The suppliers must have the capability and experience in managing and providing strategic creative development and delivery across the disciplines of this category, including the delivery of advertising activity, content creation, engaging field activity, impactful, targeted and measurable communications.
Creative Services below 50,000 GBPThe Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Creative Services where the value is below 50,000 GBP. Creative Services will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes and advertising campaigns as well as elements of wider activities, based on a Framework Public Body's brief, and potentially delivered in partnership with the relevant marketing agencies. The suppliers must have the capability and experience in managing and providing strategic creative development and delivery across the disciplines of this category, including the delivery of advertising activity, content creation, engaging field activity, impactful, targeted and measurable communications.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000788358
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522370
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- 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
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
73110000 - Research services
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
79341000 - Advertising services
79416000 - Public relations services
79952000 - Event services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £30,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Jan 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 15 May 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
- Contact Name
- Sophie Stark
- Contact Email
- sophie.stark@gov.scot
- Contact Phone
- +44 412425466
Buyer Location
- Locality
- GLASGOW
- Postcode
- G2 8EA
- Post Town
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522370
Marketing Services (2026-2030) - The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. The current framework agreement for Marketing Services is due to expire on 31 August 2026. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. Framework participants will be expected to provide a range of Fair Work First measures. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Marketing Services requirements. No information provided under this request will be used to make judgements regarding supplier performance, capacity or capability under any future procurement process. This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition. Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below. Link: https://forms.office.com/e/juTAqe8482?origin=lprLink The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until COP 20 February 2025.
Notice URLs
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