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News Distribution and Newsroom Service

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Education Scotland, located in Livingston, recently completed the procurement process for the "News Distribution and Newsroom Service" contract, which falls under the services industry category. The procurement aimed to secure a Media Release Distribution Service to efficiently disseminate media releases and information notices to journalists and stakeholders. The open procurement procedure concluded with a contract awarded to Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited, trading as Vuelio, with a contract value of GBP 6,200. The contract was signed on 5th February 2026, and the address for service delivery is specified in the UKM region. This tender involved a single lot and was conducted under the open procedure method, which supports transparent and competitive bidding.

The successful award of this tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in media communications and distribution services, particularly those capable of providing secure and efficient electronic communication solutions. Though awarded to a large enterprise in this instance, small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in innovative digital media distribution could find similar opportunities for business growth in future tenders, especially if they can leverage technology to enhance service delivery. Companies with expertise in electronic communications and an interest in public sector contracts may find this sector particularly attractive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

News Distribution and Newsroom Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Media Release Distribution Service which is capable of sending media releases and information notices electronically to journalists and stakeholders in a straightforward, secure and effective manner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a Media Release Distribution Service which is capable of sending media releases and information notices electronically to journalists and stakeholders in a straightforward, secure and effective manner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822946
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548963
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
£6,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS INTELLIGENCE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED (TRADING AS VUELIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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