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PHS00925 Quit Your Way media campaign

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

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13 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Scotland, based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the "Quit Your Way Media Campaign", classified under the health industry category. Using an open procedure as the procurement method, this contract was awarded to Carat and is valued at GBP 65,145. The campaign aims to enhance public health awareness through strategic media buying and planning services across the UK, particularly focusing on the UKM region. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract signed on 25th February 2026. This was part of the Scottish framework for media planning, buying, and associated services, reflecting compliance with applicable regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media services, particularly large enterprises skilled in media planning and buying. With organisations like Public Health Scotland seeking effective solutions to drive public health campaigns, there is substantial scope for businesses with strong strategic capabilities and a robust understanding of public law frameworks. While the bidding process attracted a single bid, proactive participation in such tenders can bolster business portfolios, enhance visibility in public procurement domains, and leverage potential future collaborations within the Scottish procurement ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHS00925 Quit Your Way media campaign

Notice Description

Quit Your Way Media Campaign

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825974
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551620
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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
PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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