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Provisions of Creative Services

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process carried out by Social Security Scotland entailed the provision of Creative Services, specifically in the Social Protection and General Public Services sectors. Located in Dundee, Social Security Scotland served as the buyer for this procurement process. The procurement fell under the services category using an open procedure. This contract reached the award stage on 27th May 2026 with a contract award date of 20th May 2026. Covering the UKM region, valued at £500,000, this project was part of the Marketing Services Framework Agreement. The procurement adhered to the guidelines of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and involved detailed classification under the CPV code 79342000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in creative services, especially those focusing on marketing and public services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like "Stand," the awarded supplier, find such tenders aligned with their capabilities. With 100% of the bids originating from SMEs, it reflects an accessible opportunity for smaller enterprises to participate in significant government projects, thereby fostering growth and expansion. Businesses with expertise in creative and marketing services are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, providing a platform for showcasing innovative solutions tailored to public service needs.

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Notice Title

Provisions of Creative Services

Notice Description

Provision of Creative Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832936
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556627
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
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAND

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