Award of PR Agency Services - Mini Competition SG Marketing Services Framework

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award of PR Agency Services - Mini Competition SG Marketing Services Framework" was initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically public relations services, and aims to bolster the reputation and awareness of the historic environment's value across the UK. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 6th October 2026. Stripe Communications was selected as the supplier, having emerged successful from a competitive bidding process that commenced formally on 6th November 2026. This procurement was a mini competition under the SG Marketing Services Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for PR and communications agencies to expand their operations while collaborating with a high-profile public body like Historic Environment Scotland. Businesses specialising in public relations, communications strategy, and marketing will find this project aligned with their expertise, particularly those capable of handling campaigns related to climate change, skills development, and community engagement. Agencies adept at delivering proactive communication strategies will benefit from increased exposure and the chance to influence public perception and awareness on a large scale.

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Notice Title

Award of PR Agency Services - Mini Competition SG Marketing Services Framework

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking to engage a PR/Communications agency to champion the value of the historic environment and HES's unique role both locally and nationally (uk wide). The selected agency will work to raise awareness across Scotland and further afield about HES activities, including climate change; retrofit and net zero; skills and training; contribution to the economy, local communities and wellbeing. The agency will be required to help the inhouse team to deliver proactive communications campaigns as well as support BAU activity, and to increase capacity and create opportunities for creative space.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831034
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558173
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

FIFE COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ATKINS

CITY BUILDING (CONTRACTS) LLP/RSBI

G GRIGG AND SONS

STRIPE COMMUNICATIONS

THE LINES BETWEEN

VENESKY BROWN

WITTETS

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