Award

Visit East Lothian Social Media Channel Management

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for managing social media channels for Visit East Lothian, a body focused on destination marketing in East Lothian. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure within the services category, specifically classified under CPV code 64200000. The tender, identified by ELC-25-0531, progressed from its initial stage on 6th June 2025, with submissions closing on 7th July 2025, and an award was made on 3rd September 2025. Located in East Lothian, the contract value is GBP 59,000 and has been awarded to Social Ant Ltd.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital marketing services. The focus on social media activity requires expertise in creating impactful marketing campaigns that promote East Lothian as a tourist destination. Businesses with capabilities in electronic submissions, alongside a commitment to delivering community benefits, as outlined by the council's requirements, would have been well-positioned to compete. The contract also encourages engagement with the council to bring about sustainable community benefits, aiming at social, economic, and environmental improvements, thus adding further value beyond financial gains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visit East Lothian Social Media Channel Management

Notice Description

East Lothian Council are seeking a service provider to deliver social media activity for Visit East Lothian, the umbrella body that delivers destination marketing for East Lothian.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council are seeking a service provider to deliver social media activity for Visit East Lothian, the umbrella body that delivers destination marketing for East Lothian.

Renewal: The option to extend once for a further months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800993
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538450
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL ANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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