Tender

Media buying services

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland, situated in Edinburgh, is seeking proposals for media buying services across various channels, as outlined in their Invitation to Tender. This procurement is categorised under services in the conservation and heritage industry, specifically focusing on media and marketing services. The procurement process is at the tender stage and will follow an open procedure method, allowing all interested parties to submit tenders electronically. The tender period concludes on 10th October 2025 at 12:00 PM BST, with an anticipated start date for awarding the contract set for the same day at 1:00 PM BST. This contract is based in the UKM region, offering a significant three-year service period with potential for a two-year extension.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for growth for media agencies and companies specialising in multi-channel marketing, possessing the capability to deliver comprehensive media buying services. Ideal candidates are those with expertise in the Heritage or Conservation sectors, but also those with robust portfolios in executing marketing campaigns. Businesses that can demonstrate proven success in managing media acquisitions efficiently and effectively will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. With an emphasis on electronic submissions, companies equipped for digital-centric operations will have a competitive edge. This opportunity not only promises immediate engagement but also a prospective long-term collaboration, given the contract's possibility for extension and the scope it covers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media buying services

Notice Description

The contract is for media buying services across multiple channels as described in the Invitation to Tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for media buying services. Further details are contained in the invitation to tender.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808964
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538747
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Autumn 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Jenny Neville
Contact Email
jneville@nts.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7543507245

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9LD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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