Award

PHS00725 Winter vaccines media campaign

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

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Award

08 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Scotland has recently completed the procurement process for a winter vaccines media campaign, titled "PHS00725 Winter vaccines media campaign". This contract falls under the services category and covers the Edinburgh region, operating under the procurement method of an open procedure. The process has reached the award stage as of 8th September 2025, with Carat being named the supplier. Notably, this contract amounts to £68,387 GBP and was part of the broader framework referenced as SP-23-05, aligning with efforts to enhance public health communications across Scotland.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media planning, buying, and associated services, particularly those with capabilities in handling health-related media campaigns. Large companies, such as advertising agencies and media firms with strategic communication resources and experience in public health domains, would benefit from engaging in such contracts. Although the award has been made, similar opportunities in this sector may arise, providing growth potential for businesses aiming to support public health initiatives while expanding their portfolio in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHS00725 Winter vaccines media campaign

Notice Description

Winter vaccines media campaign

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809033
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538722
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,387 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Shona Mackenzie
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131276000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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