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PKC14158 Copywriting and Content Services

Perth & Kinross Council

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15 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking a copywriting agency to create and manage content for its Invest in Perth brand, aimed at businesses and investors, particularly to support inward investment. Work includes copywriting and content management for the Invest in Perth website, a monthly business bulletin distributed through Mailchimp, and the design and writing of the annual Invest in Perth magazine. The agency must also be able to deliver additional work as required. Services are for the Council and are delivered across the Perth and Kinross local authority area. This is a content and copywriting opportunity for agencies with experience communicating with business and investor audiences, rather than a general public relations or advertising brief.

The Council invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement reached the tender stage, with the invitation to submit bids issued for one lot. The tender deadline set was 30 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; bids were to be submitted electronically, and the bid opening was scheduled for the same time. The contract is for an initial 720 days, with an option to extend in phases for two further periods of up to one year each. The estimated contract value, including the extension period, is £260,000. Quality accounts for 70% of the evaluation and price for 30%. Bidders must provide three examples of comparable services delivered in the previous three years, and submit financial information and evidence of required insurance and management procedures.

This opportunity is best suited to an established copywriting agency with substantial experience producing engaging material for business and investor audiences, particularly inward investment. Relevant work should demonstrate the ability to manage a brand’s web content, produce a regular business bulletin, develop an annual magazine and respond flexibly to ad hoc content needs. Bidders need three comparable contract examples from the previous three years, including client, scope, outputs and outcomes. Financial standing is assessed using current ratios and net assets for the last two financial years. Required cover is professional indemnity insurance of £1 million, employer’s liability insurance of £10 million and public liability insurance of £5 million. Bidders must also evidence quality, health and safety, and environmental management procedures, through appropriate certification or documented policies and procedures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKC14158 Copywriting and Content Services

Notice Description

Perth and Kinross Council are looking for an experienced copywriter to undertake work through Perth and Kinross Council. We require an agency with significant experience in writing engaging copy for a business and investor audience, with a particular focus on inward investment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth and Kinross Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced copywriter to undertake work through Perth and Kinross Council. We require an agency with significant experience in writing engaging copy for a business and investor audience, with a particular focus on inward investment. Requirements include copywriting and content management of the Invest in Perth brand, including the Invest in Perth website, monthly business bulletin delivered through Mailchimp, the design and copy writing of the annual publication of the Invest in Perth magazine and flexibility to deliver adhoc work.. Estimated value of the contract includes the extension period.

Renewal: The Council will have the option of extending the Contract, in phases, for 2 further periods of up to 1 year after the expiry of the initial term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845733
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566697
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79970000 - Publishing services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Prior to the end of this contract ending.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Perth & Kinross Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

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