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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for the provision of PR Support for the Scottish Veterans Commissioner Office. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically involves marketing services, identified by CPV code 79342000. This award is a call off from Lot 4 of the Marketing Services Framework, with the contract awarded to the supplier 3x1, based in Glasgow. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 29th July 2026, with a contract value of £26,700 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public relations and marketing services, specifically those experienced in governmental projects. Companies that specialise in strategic communication and have the capability to support high-profile offices, such as the Scottish Veterans Commissioner, would be well-suited to engage with such tenders. The established framework provides a streamlined pathway for businesses to engage with government projects, ensuring ample opportunities to demonstrate expertise and secure subsequent contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of PR Support for the Scottish Veterans Commissioner Office

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of PR Support for the Scottish Veterans Commissioner Office. This is a call off from Lot 4 - Marketing Services Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832431
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561109
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 8AF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

3X1

GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP

TCS RESPONSE

WATTS GROUP

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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