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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement process for "Media Buying 2026-2027" under the direct award procedure within the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for Media Planning, Buying and associated Services (SP-23-05). This procurement was categorised under general public services and focused on securing a media buying agency to aid the Council's marketing efforts from May 2026 to March 2027. The contract, valued at £99,999, was officially awarded on 1st June 2026 to Spiritmedia Scotland, who will operate in the Paisley region, which falls under the UKM83 classification. This process reached its end with an award, now in the active stage, and adhered to the open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the media buying sector, especially those specialising in event marketing and advertising. With the focus on supporting a range of initiatives through strategic media purchases, agencies with strong media planning and buying capabilities will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios. Small to medium enterprises, particularly those with experience in working under government frameworks, can leverage this opportunity to establish themselves within the public sector market, further influencing growth prospects through collaboration with Renfrewshire Council and their communication team.

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Notice Title

Media Buying 2026-2027

Notice Description

This is a Contract award notice. This Call-Off Contract was procured by direct award under Scottish Government Framework Agreement for Media Planning, Buying and associated Services SP-23-05. The Council requires a media buying agency to assist the Council's communication and marketing team to help plan and support the purchase of media to promote a range of initiatives in period May 2026 - March 2027. This would involve a dedicated media buying agency for the major events programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires a media buying agency to assist the Council's communication and marketing team to help plan and support the purchase of media to promote a range of initiatives in period May 2026 - March 2027. This would involve a dedicated media buying agency for the major events programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833417
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557746
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£99,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
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
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPIRITMEDIA SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557746
    Media Buying 2026-2027 - This is a Contract award notice. This Call-Off Contract was procured by direct award under Scottish Government Framework Agreement for Media Planning, Buying and associated Services SP-23-05. The Council requires a media buying agency to assist the Council's communication and marketing team to help plan and support the purchase of media to promote a range of initiatives in period May 2026 - March 2027. This would involve a dedicated media buying agency for the major events programme.

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