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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, acting as a central purchasing body, has completed a procurement process titled "Paid Social Media Planning, Paid Search and Google Advertising". This contract falls under the 'education' industry category and is located in Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region. The procurement process was undertaken using an open procedure, aimed at acquiring creative digital advertising services to boost awareness for the garden and its seasonal visitation campaigns. The tender has been completed, with the contract signed on 30th June 2026, marking the end of the award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital advertising, particularly those specialising in social media planning and online search advertising. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) demonstrating expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete, while success in such a contract can offer substantial growth through increased visibility and association with a prestigious national institution. The awarded party, Frame, a Glasgow-based SME, exemplifies the type of business that can leverage this opportunity to enhance their service portfolio and strengthen their market position.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Paid Social Media Planning, Paid Search and Google Advertising

Notice Description

Paid Social Media Planning, Paid Search and Google Advertising Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Our primary objectives for digital advertising services are to increase awareness of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and its three regional gardens and seasonal visitation campaigns highlighting what's on. We are looking to achieve our objectives by implementing creative digital advertising campaigns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835520
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559223
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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