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Project support Communications

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

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Notice Title

Project support Communications

Notice Description

1. Purpose: Bord na Gaidhlig is seeking media and public engagement support to provide specific support on two key areas: I. Promote the work of specific initiatives which are taking place in Gaelic communities. II. Support a revitalisation of the 'use it' (cleachd i) campaign with a focus on speaking Gaelic.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Purpose: Bord na Gaidhlig is seeking media and public engagement support to provide specific support on two key areas: Promote the work of specific initiatives which are taking place in Gaelic communities. Support a revitalisation of the 'use it' (cleachd i) campaign with a focus on speaking Gaelic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813001
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545262
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,580 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Ealasaid Dhòmhnallach
Contact Email
ealasaid@gaidhlig.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463225454

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
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
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUE NORTH ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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