Award

Media Services - Connectivity

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Media Services - Connectivity" project, conducted under the Scottish Government Media Services Framework Agreement (SP-24-07). The tender, classified under the services industry category, utilised an open procedure procurement method. Key dates in this process include the contract award date of 28th August 2025. This procurement covers delivery within the region of UKM, specifically Edinburgh. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with Press Data, an SME from Edinburgh, selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in media services. Companies with capabilities in connectivity solutions and an understanding of government frameworks are well-positioned to compete. The use of an open procedure suggests a competitive procurement environment, offering potential for companies to engage with national government projects. Businesses that can deliver services efficiently within the framework agreements could leverage this as a stepping stone for future public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Services - Connectivity

Notice Description

Media Services - Connectivity via Scottish Government Media Services Framework Agreement - SP-24-07

Lot Information

Lot 1

Media Services - Connectivity via Scottish Government Media Services Framework Agreement - SP-24-07

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810351
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539302
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.lucas@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446263

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESS DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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