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SCOTLAND + VENICE 2026 - PRESS, PR AND DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACT

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, based in Edinburgh, recently concluded the procurement process for the "SCOTLAND + VENICE 2026 - PRESS, PR AND DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACT" within the recreation, culture, and religion industry category. This procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the contract was successfully awarded to Nicola Jeffs. The contract, signed on 5th January 2026, has a budget between £35,000 to £40,000 excluding VAT and covers services in digital media and public relations. Key procurement stages included an active tender period up until 14th November 2025, with the awarded contract intended to span from 9th December 2025 to 18th December 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities particularly for large enterprises proficient in press, public relations, and digital media services. Organisations with expertise in crafting compelling media campaigns or managing digital media projects may find similar procurement opportunities promising for growth. The open nature of the procurement method permits a wide array of competitors to participate, thereby fostering diversity in submissions, and presenting a robust opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering cultural and recreational projects. Businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts within Scotland's cultural sectors might find partnerships with organisations like Creative Scotland particularly rewarding.

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Notice Title

SCOTLAND + VENICE 2026 - PRESS, PR AND DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACT

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813827
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550888
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
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CREATIVE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICOLA JEFFS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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