Tender

Strategic Media Buying Services

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

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Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

High Life Highland is seeking a strategic partner to provide media buying services supporting the Inverness Castle Experience. This procurement, tagged under the industry category of Learning and Leisure Activities, is currently at the tender stage. The process follows an open procedure for services, and submissions must be made electronically by 20 April 2026. Located at the Highland Archive Centre in Inverness, UKM6 region, High Life Highland is a charity organisation known for its focus in these sectors. Interested parties are encouraged to apply with necessary documentation to ensure consideration for the award period starting on 21 April 2026.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses specialising in media buying and advertising analytics, particularly those with experience in digital (PPC & META), traditional, out-of-home, and broadcast advertising channels. Companies able to deliver ROI-focused strategies will find this opportunity appealing. The contract period spans 360 days with a possible 12-month extension. Suitable contenders would include companies with robust analytical capabilities and proven track records in diverse advertising methods, allowing them to leverage this partnership for expansion within the leisure industry in Scotland.

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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

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=MAR551797
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551797
    Strategic Media Buying Services - 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

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