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Media planning and buying

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Disclosure Scotland, a public body responsible for providing criminal record disclosure services, has completed the procurement process for a media planning and buying services contract. This tender aimed to support the delivery of a national public information campaign for the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. The winning supplier, Republic of Media, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Edinburgh, will execute the contract valued at £167,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure method, and the contract was signed on 15 January 2025.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in media planning and buying services. The project requires delivering a comprehensive media campaign across Scotland, making it ideal for firms experienced in large-scale public information dissemination. The successful business will gain considerable exposure and the chance to establish a strong working relationship with a major public body, potentially leading to further contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Media planning and buying

Notice Description

The supplier will support the delivery of a national (Scotland) public information campaign for the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier will support the delivery of a national (Scotland) public information campaign for the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

Options: Extension available for 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788702
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525595
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
leanne.baillie@disclosurescotland.gov.scot, marcia.broadfoot@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+141 3143097, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REPUBLIC OF MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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