This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 01:00

Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Scottish Enterprise acting as the buying organisation for the "Grangemouth Investor Relations Framework" contract, categorised under economic affairs and located in Grangemouth, UKM76. This procurement used an open procedure for a service contract aimed at establishing a single supplier framework. The process was initiated with a tender published on 19th June 2025 and an award made to "Aspect: The Strategic Communication Experts" on 7th October 2025, with a contract value of £1,000,000. The contract was signed on 12th September 2025. The procurement stage is complete, reflecting a successfully awarded and active contract intended to support significant regional investment opportunities in line with the Grangemouth Future Industries Programme.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in strategic communication and investor relations, particularly those within the service category. The contract framework highlights the importance of showcasing Grangemouth as an attractive investment site, aligning with the Just Transition Plan by the Scottish Government. SMEs in the communication sector, capable of delivering high-quality strategic services and possessing a robust understanding of regional investment frameworks, would find this contract particularly beneficial. Additionally, the project underscores the value of possessing a well-articulated Climate Change Plan and the potential to contribute to sustainable development objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Grangemouth Investor Relations Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to a Framework Agreement to develop and implement an industry led investor relations proposition for Grangemouth which showcases opportunities for investing in the site. This is in line with the expectations of the Grangemouth Future Industries Programme Board (GFIB), landowners, communities and unions and supports the Just Transition Plan being led by the Scottish Government, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to a Framework Agreement to develop and implement an industry led investor relations proposition for Grangemouth which showcases opportunities for investing in the site. This is in line with the expectations of the Grangemouth Future Industries Programme Board (GFIB), landowners, communities and unions and supports the Just Transition Plan being led by the Scottish Government, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend for 1 period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801866
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540788
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 202511 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
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
TLM76 Falkirk

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspect: The Strategic Communication Experts

Further Information

Notice Documents

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