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SP-23-015 Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices - Call Off

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council has completed the procurement process for the "SP-23-015 Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices - Call Off" contract, utilising an open procedure to award services under the framework agreement. The contract, valued at £83,000, was signed on 23rd April 2026 and is actively in place. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and primarily covers activities within Inverclyde, UK. With the award stage finalised, the successful supplier, Penna, was selected out of the bidding process as part of lot 1. This tender was governed by the GPA trade agreement standards.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment advertising and public information services to leverage government frameworks for growth. Companies with expertise in marketing and advertising services, particularly those capable of managing public notices and communications for local authorities, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of a large-scale organisation such as Penna illustrates the potential for significant contracts and partnerships within this sector, providing pathways for both expansion and enhanced visibility among public sector clientele.

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Notice Title

SP-23-015 Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices - Call Off

Notice Description

Call Off from SP-23-015 Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call Off from Scottish Government Framework SP-23-015 Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830338
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554604
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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