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Creative Services

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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09 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body conducted a procurement process titled "Creative Services," primarily focusing on the design and content creation industry. This procurement was completed under the open procedure method, specifically through a mini-competition within the Scottish Government's framework agreement for marketing services. The main category of this procurement is services, involving the development, production, and delivery of digital or print products and related components such as illustration and translation services. The contract, valued at £260,000, was signed on 15th May 2025. The project is housed in Edinburgh, particularly within the region code UKM75. The procurement process culminated in an award stage with a contract status of active.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in creative design, content creation, and associated production services. Small to medium enterprises, especially those capable of providing comprehensive creative services encompassing design, illustration, and translation, would find this contract particularly beneficial. Businesses that can deliver digital and print outputs, as well as managing installation elements effectively, are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities, as evidenced by the success of Stand Ltd, the awarded supplier for this project. The procurement method allowed competitive participation through an open procedure, encouraging innovation and providing a platform for businesses to expand their portfolio and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Services

Notice Description

The Services cover design and content creation through to development, production and delivery of the final products, whether they are in digital or print format, or require installation. The services covers elements such as production, equipment, illustration and translation in different languages.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement was conducted by a mini competition from Scottish Government framework agreement SP-21-017 Provision of Marketing Services Lot 1 (Creative Services).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798271
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532112
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@parliament.scot
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

STAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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