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Award

23 Feb 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, has awarded a contract for Public Relations Support aimed at addressing the Poverty and Inequality Commission's objectives. With an award stage concluded in February 2026, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically public relations services, identified by CPV code 79416000. The contract, with a value of £49,500, commenced in January 2026. The contracting authority initiated the tender process with the goal of collaborating with external service providers, providing an opportunity to shape public perceptions and support government initiatives.

Businesses with expertise in public relations, particularly within the Scottish region, will find advantageous opportunities with tenders such as this. The contract was awarded to 3x1, demonstrating the potential for collaboration with governmental bodies to enhance credibility and strengthen market presence. Firms specialising in public policy support, consultancy establishments, and PR agencies can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and influence social issues actively. The involvement of the Scottish Government signifies substantial growth potential for service providers aiming to impact meaningful change in public sectors.

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Notice Title

Award of Poverty and Inequality Commission Public Relations Support

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Poverty and Inequality Commission Public Relations Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820988
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550128
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Clackmannanshire Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

3x1

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

AECOM

thermo fisher scientific

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Water Rescue Scotland

CAS DUNCAN

Echomaster Marine Limited

Life Technologies Ltd

Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)

Currie & Brown UK Limited

ScotFast Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Continuity2 Ltd

Blake Stevenson Ltd

Pye Tait Ltd

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

KSO Research Limited

Liaison Financial Services Ltd

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