Award

Award of MSF 2022 - Brand Scotland - Creative - ITT - 2025

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Brand Scotland - Creative" contract under the Marketing Services Framework 2022 has reached the award stage. The buyer, the Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, initiated this tender with the objective of acquiring marketing services. Leith Creative Agency Ltd, trading as Leith Agency, has been awarded the contract. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically business services such as marketing and consulting, as per CPV classification 79000000. The tender process, which began with the initiation of an ITT in 2025, concluded with an award valued at £1,000,000. Key dates include the procurement decision made on 2nd April 2026, and the tender period ending on 9th December 2026.

This award presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and creative services, particularly those operating within or capable of servicing the Edinburgh region. The contract offers a substantial value, providing a lucrative opportunity for agencies with expertise in branding and creative marketing. Companies that have a robust track record in working with government agencies and possess the capability to deliver high-quality marketing solutions tailored to "Brand Scotland" would be well-suited for similar future tenders. Engaging in such government contracts can enhance business visibility and credibility, fostering long-term relationships and expansion in public sector marketplaces.

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Notice Title

Award of MSF 2022 - Brand Scotland - Creative - ITT - 2025

Notice Description

The requirement is for Marketing Services Framework 2022 for the "Brand Scotland - Creative" contract. Full details are supplied in the documents attached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806111
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 20267 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 0XH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ACCESS PAYSUITE

AECOM

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS

GREEN MARINE(UK

LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

LOTHIAN MOTORCOACHES

MARPORT

TURNITIN

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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