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Provision of Advertising Agent Services

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of advertising agent services. This tender, identified by the title "Provision of Advertising Agent Services," falls under the general public services industry category and is located in the Argyll and Bute region, with the specific code of UKM63. The process has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 26th January 2026. The procurement was carried out using a limited method without prior publication, exploring existing framework agreements to ensure suitability for the council's advertising needs.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses adept in media and advertising services. Companies specialising in acting as intermediaries between organisations and media outlets would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth, especially those capable of managing communications accurately and on time. The procurement suits businesses like large advertising firms, such as the awarded supplier TMP WORLDWIDE, given their expertise in managing similar contracts. The total contract value is £49,999.99, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within public sector communications.

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Notice Title

Provision of Advertising Agent Services

Notice Description

Provision of Advertising Agent Services. The appointed agent will act as a trusted intermediary between the Council and media outlets, ensuring adverts are reviewed, clarified where necessary, and published accurately and on time. This role is critical for maintaining clear, consistent and timely communication with the public.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Advertising Agent Services. The appointed agent will act as a trusted intermediary between the Council and media outlets, ensuring adverts are reviewed, clarified where necessary, and published accurately and on time. This role is critical for maintaining clear, consistent and timely communication with the public.

Procurement Information

The Procurement Team have identified two framework agreements as well as a formal tender. The Procurement Team intend to explore these framework agreements further to confirm whether they can fully support our advertising requirements before making a longer-term recommendation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821708
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548069
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Annabel Travers
Contact Email
annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TMP WORLDWIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548069
    Provision of Advertising Agent Services - Provision of Advertising Agent Services. The appointed agent will act as a trusted intermediary between the Council and media outlets, ensuring adverts are reviewed, clarified where necessary, and published accurately and on time. This role is critical for maintaining clear, consistent and timely communication with the public.

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