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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Food Commission, located in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for the development of a Brand Identity and Brand Kit. This contract falls under the category of general public services within the services industry. This project was executed through an open procedure, with the award finalised on 27th July 2026. The contracting process involved several phases from tender to awarding, ultimately appointing APS Group (Scotland) Ltd as the supplier. The primary location for delivery is within the UKM region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in branding, design, and associated services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive brand development solutions. The procurement method, being open, allowed competitive participation from diverse suppliers, emphasising accessibility and opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses within the design services sector, especially those capable of meeting high standards in public sector contracts, would find such opportunities beneficial for growth and expansion in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Brand Identity & Brand Kit Development

Notice Description

Scottish Food Commission (the Customer) has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Brand Identity and Brand Kit Development.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Food Commission (the Customer) has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Brand Identity and Brand Kit Development.

Options: Optional extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838464
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560952
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
£28,533 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 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
SCOTTISH FOOD COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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