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Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Skills Development Scotland Ltd, located in Glasgow, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Social Media Agency." This procurement falls under the 'General public services' industry category and involves the provision of social media services. The project is valued at £80,000 and will be conducted as an open procedure. The tender is open to electronic submissions, with the deadline set for 18th August 2026 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties should anticipate the award period commencing on the same day as the bid opening: 18th August 2026. The procurement is governed by the UK jurisdiction in the region of Scotland (UKM).

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for organisations specialising in social media services, especially those that can provide comprehensive solutions to public entities. The opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector, offering a substantial contract that could enhance business portfolios. Companies with robust experience in delivering social media strategies and content across various platforms, possessing a strong technical and economic foundation, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, this contract offers a potential growth pathway with a renewal option of an additional 12 months at the discretion of Skills Development Scotland Ltd, making it an attractive venture for sustainable business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Social Media Agency

Notice Description

Provision of Social Media Agency

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Social Media Services

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension period at the discretion of SDS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837616
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560349
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92111210 - Advertising film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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