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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council, operating as the buyer, has awarded a contract titled "Recruitment Advertising & Public Information Notices (2024)" in the services category under an open procedure. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and covering a duration until 31st March 2026. The contracting process was managed under the Scottish Government Framework for Recruitment Advertising, and the awarded supplier is Penna Plc. The procurement was conducted in the UK, specifically within the UKM91 region, with the final contract value amounting to £120,063.27 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large firms specialising in recruitment advertising and public information services, particularly those with capabilities to deliver under government frameworks. As the contract was awarded through an open procurement method, businesses that can offer competitive and comprehensive solutions in line with government frameworks are well-suited to bid and potentially grow their portfolio by targeting similar public sector opportunities. Additionally, establishing a presence in such frameworks can enhance visibility and lead to further engagements with local authorities such as Scottish Borders Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Recruitment Advertising & Public Information Notices (2024)

Notice Description

This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend against the Scottish Government Framework for Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices by Scottish Borders Council during the 12 month period (1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cumulative spend for Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices from the Scottish Government Framework (Reference no. SP-24-015) during the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026.. The award criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply when publishing the cumulative spend incurred at Scottish Borders Council from this collaborative Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837668
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561347
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,063 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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