Award

Provision of Audio Visual (AV) services for Scottish Ministers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

In the recent procurement process conducted by the Scottish Government, an award was made for the provision of Audio Visual (AV) services, facilitating events for Scottish Ministers. This contract is part of the "General public services" industry category, and the procurement followed an open procedure with a focus on delivering AV services across various locations in the UK and specifically in Scotland (region UKM). The contracting process culminated with the signing of the contract on 24th February 2026. The total contract value amounts to £550,000, and it also includes options for two 12-month extensions, at the discretion of the Scottish Government.

This tender offers lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AV services, particularly for those capable of handling national-scale events. Companies with expertise in quality operational support and competitive pricing are well-suited to vie for similar contracts facilitated by government authorities. Furthermore, YNG Media Group Ltd operating as Speakeasy Productions, identified as a supplier of small to medium enterprise scale, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the scope for medium-sized businesses to gain government contracts. This is a compelling prospect for enterprises capable of electronic tender submissions, emphasising the demand for both economic viability and technical proficiency in environmental management measures. Businesses prepared to comply with the conditions on insurance and staff qualifications will be competitive in similar future bids, with opportunities for subcontracting.

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Notice Title

Provision of Audio Visual (AV) services for Scottish Ministers

Notice Description

Scottish Government regularly holds events for which a professional and reliable Audio Visual (AV) provision of service is required. Requirements for individual events are dependent on a range of factors including: location, national priorities and scale of the event.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government regularly holds events for which a professional and reliable Audio Visual (AV) provision of service is required. Requirements for individual events are dependent on a range of factors including: location, national priorities and scale of the event.

Options: There will be an option for 2x 12 month extensions included within the contract at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Renewal: There will be an option for 2x 12 month extensions included within the contract at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816806
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550418
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YNG MEDIA GROUP LTD OPERATING AS SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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