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Award of DHSCFDG-Eljamel Inquiry Broadcasting & AV

Scottish Government

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Award

05 Sep 2025 at 09:38

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract in the services industry category titled "Award of DHSCFDG-Eljamel Inquiry Broadcasting & AV" to Northstar Media Limited, a supplier based in Glasgow. The contract was concluded via a direct award method under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, which allows awarding to a single supplier without competition. The contract, valued at £340,000, began on 1 September 2025 and is set to expire on 30 September 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension until 30 September 2028. This procurement stage is at the award phase, indicating that the contract execution will soon commence, focusing on the provision of broadcasting and audio-visual services for the Eljamel Inquiry.

This direct award presents a significant opportunity for Northstar Media Limited to enhance its portfolio and reputation by engaging in high-profile public sector projects. Businesses specialising in broadcasting services, particularly those capable of catering to government inquiries or similar clients, would find similar opportunities beneficial for their growth. Firms with expertise in radio, television, communication, and related equipment, as classified under CPV code 32000000, would be well-suited to compete in future procurements within this niche sector. Engaging in such projects can provide businesses with invaluable experience and positioning for future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of DHSCFDG-Eljamel Inquiry Broadcasting & AV

Notice Description

Scottish Ministers acting on behalf of the Eljamel Inquiry are seeking to make a direct award to Northstar Media Ltd, under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, for the provision of Broadcasting & AV Services to the Eljamel Inquiry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803592
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538570
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Lothian Council

Falkirk Council

Fife College

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

Lothian Health Board

Moray Council

NHS Tayside

National Galleries of Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Public Health Scotland

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government- SASA

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
61
Supplier Names

APEM Ltd

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Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Akhter Computers Limited

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

Avison Young (UK) Limited

BRB Electrical Limited

Barnett Waddingham LLP

Baxterstorey

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

DataVita Limited

Deciding Matters

Dennis Eagle Limited

EKOS

EKOS Ltd

Elevator

Elis

Enscape Consulting Ltd

FAUN Zoeller (UK) Limited

Fishers Services Ltd

G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd

GCU

GMG Contractors Ltd

GTR Contracts Ltd

HAGS-SMP Limited.

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Hearts & Minds

Ipsos MORI

Jump Research

Leith Creative Agency Ltd (T/A Leith Agency)

MAM Contracting

MORGERE

Manifesto Digital Limited

McGregor Boyall Associates

Multi Health Systems

Northstar Media Limited

Perfect Service Solutions Ltd

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Resource Futures

Ricardo-AEA

Richard Irvin FM Limited

SciQuip Ltd

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Scot J C B Limited

Smith and Sons Coaches

Sological Solutions / GIS247

Story Learning Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

The Media Shop Scotland Ltd

Thinkproject UK

Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited

Thomas & Adamson International Limited

Tony weir contractor LTD

Triangle Consulting Social Enterprise Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Venesky-Brown Recruitment

Venesky-Brown Recruitment Limited

Verture

YNG Media Group Ltd operating as Speakeasy Productions

Further Information

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