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Strategic Media Buying Services

High Life Highland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Strategic Media Buying Services" was undertaken by High Life Highland, a charity organisation based in Inverness, with the aim of acquiring media buying services for the Inverness Castle Experience. Initiated on 16th March 2026 and conducted through an open procedure, this tender belongs to the services category and covers digital, out of home, and broadcast advertising. The procurement reached the award stage on 19th June 2026, with the contract signed on 2nd June 2026. The delivery location for the procured services is based in Inverness, UK region code UKM6, and the proposal was part of a competitive bidding process which included seven electronic submissions, all from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in media buying services, digital advertising, and marketing analytics. The successful bidder, Dynam, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to grow by collaborating on high-profile projects like the Inverness Castle Experience. This contract, valued at £60,000, showcases the potential for firms offering expertise in strategic media planning and effective ad campaign execution to not only gain financial benefits but also enhance their portfolio and credibility in the industry. The open procedure of the procurement method encourages healthy competition and innovation among potential suppliers, fostering an environment conducive to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Media Buying Services

Notice Description

The Inverness Castle Experience is seeking support of a partner to provide media buying services, support and advice. This includes day to day analytics to ensure we are getting return on investment as well as successfully running all traditional, digital (PPC & META), out of home and broadcast advertising

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Inverness Castle Experience is seeking support of a partner to provide media buying services, support and advice. This includes day to day analytics to ensure we are getting return on investment as well as successfully running all traditional, digital (PPC & META), out of home and broadcast advertising

Renewal: Potential 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826691
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558372
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
High Life Highland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SS
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dynam

Further Information

Notice Documents

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