Tender

Culture Advertising Framework

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a procurement process for their CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework, seeking suppliers to provide advertising services within Edinburgh. The tender is part of the 'General Public Services' category and holds an estimated value of £2,000,000 GBP. This process employs an open procedure with an electronic submission method, concluding on 27 February 2026, by 17:00. The contract is split into two lots, namely 'Arts & Cultural Advertising Structures' and 'Festival Advertising'. Each lot involves a specific contract period of 1,440 days with possibilities for similar future procurements. Interested parties should note key economic and technical requirements outlined in the tender documents, including a minimum annual turnover and specific insurance coverages.

This tender opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies proficient in advertising services, particularly those with capabilities aligned with cultural and festival advertising. Suitable businesses will have a proven track record in delivering quality advertising solutions and meet the economic and financial standards required by the Council, such as maintaining the required annual turnover and insurance liabilities. The framework allows for repeat procurement under the same service umbrella, offering ongoing opportunities for successful suppliers. Enterprises focusing on quality-driven, innovative advertising strategies are encouraged to participate and capitalise on this potential for long-term collaboration with The City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Title

Culture Advertising Framework

Notice Description

The Council is seeking suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework.

Lot Information

Arts & Cultural Advertising Structures

The Council is seeking suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework.. See tender documents

Options: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without any further call for competition pursuant to Article 32(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Festival Advertising

The Council is seeking suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework.. See tender documents

Options: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without any further call for competition pursuant to Article 32(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821874
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548233
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shane Newell
Contact Email
shane.newell@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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