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Delivery of Services FILMG18, FILMG19 & FILMG20 - 3 Year Award

SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)

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11 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the delivery of services for FILMG18, FILMG19, and FILMG20 is being managed by Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig, also known as The Gaelic Media Service, a body established under the Broadcasting Act 1990. Located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, this open tender seeks to invite proposals from service providers in the broadcasting sector to cover a three-year period from 1st September 2025 to 30th May 2028. The tender is currently in the stages of accepting submissions, with the deadline set for 11th August 2025 at 14:00, followed by bid opening at 16:00 on the same day. The service contracts are focused on competitions and workshops related to FilmG events and are dependent on Scottish Government funding confirmations for workshops in subsequent years.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in broadcasting services, creative arts, and educational workshops, particularly those with expertise in delivering competition-based events. With a contract value of £345,000 GBP over three years, service providers have the opportunity to showcase their quality, creativity, and distinctiveness in submissions, which are highly valued in the selection criteria. The open procedure procurement method encourages a wide array of potential suppliers to compete electronically, offering a transparent and competitive environment that benefits both small and large enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio and influence within the Gaelic media scene.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Services FILMG18, FILMG19 & FILMG20 - 3 Year Award

Notice Description

This open tender is for the contract for the delivery of the FilmG18, FilmG19 and FilmG20 competitions (including workshops subject in years 2026/7 and 2027/28 to Scottish Government funding for the workshops, such funding to be confirmed or otherwise by MG ALBA by 30th April 2026 and 30th April 2027). The contract will begin on 1st September 2025 and expire 30th May 2028. Please see the ITT document for further detail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Successful delivery of the FilmG18, FilmG19 and FilmG20 competitions in 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28 including: - the Competition across 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28; and - the Workshops in 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28. Please see the Invitation to Tender document attached to this notice for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804081
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534488
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 30 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2SD
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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