Award

Osaka Expo - PR Agency

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, on behalf of the Scottish Government and partners within Brand Scotland, has announced the award for the "Osaka Expo - PR Agency" procurement process in the economic affairs category. This process aims to appoint in-market public relations services to promote Scotland's participation in the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, and to highlight Scotland as a desirable location for business, trade, and investment. This project includes showcasing Scotland's strengths in gaming, consumer and lifestyle services, life sciences, digital health, and clean energy. The award was made to Candlewick, a Tokyo-based SME, for a contract valued at GBP 79,928.63, signed on 8 April 2025, with the delivery location specified as Japan.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the public relations and communications sectors, particularly those with expertise in international market outreach and media relations. It is an excellent opportunity for agencies specialising in promoting national interests and brands on a global stage. Businesses experienced in handling high-profile events and possessing the skills to secure media coverage in Japan will find this tender highly suitable. The open procurement method and electronic submission process ensure broad accessibility and encourage international competition, fostering a dynamic environment for capable businesses to advance their international presence.

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Notice Title

Osaka Expo - PR Agency

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise, on behalf of the Scottish Government and partners within Brand Scotland, is seeking to appoint in-market public relations services to raise awareness of Scotland's participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and showcase Scotland as an attractive place to do business, trade and invest. The objective of this communications activity programme is to secure press and social media coverage that will reach key business decision makers in Japan (including global Expo visitors to Japan) and which tells compelling stories demonstrating Scotland's strengths and capabilities in gaming, consumer and lifestyle services, life sciences and digital health and clean energy, and an open, welcoming, inclusive nation with a global outlook.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise, on behalf of the Scottish Government and partners within Brand Scotland, is seeking to appoint in-market public relations services to raise awareness of Scotland's participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and showcase Scotland as an attractive place to do business, trade and invest. The objective of this communications activity programme is to secure press and social media coverage that will reach key business decision makers in Japan (including global Expo visitors to Japan) and which tells compelling stories demonstrating Scotland's strengths and capabilities in gaming, consumer and lifestyle services, life sciences and digital health and clean energy, and an open, welcoming, inclusive nation with a global outlook.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788393
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528541
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk, simon.lucas@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446263, +44 1414686024

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANDLEWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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