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title: "Culture Advertising Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610e2"
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# Culture Advertising Framework

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610e2

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is advancing its procurement strategy through the CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework, a comprehensive initiative aimed at procuring advertising services within Edinburgh, primarily in the arts and cultural domains. The contracting process, classified under CPV code 79341000, encompasses services related to advertising, highlighting an open procedure method. Currently, in the award stage, the framework segregates into two primary lots: Arts & Cultural Advertising Structures and Festival Advertising. Although some lots were cancelled, active contracts amounting to £400,000 and £1,600,000 have been signed by Build Hollywood Ltd and Out of Hand Ltd as of 24 April 2026. The Council maintains an inclusive approach by accommodating economic operators who risk damages due to breach under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, offering recourse through legal proceedings within specified durations.

This tender represents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising services due to its framework agreement nature, enabling repeat requirements without additional competitive rounds. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can leverage their agility and creative capabilities to deliver high-quality advertising solutions, catering to the well-defined quality and price award criteria. The procurement calls for companies that possess a strong economic standing, technical prowess in advertising, and meet specific insurance requirements. Enterprises with experience in delivering advertising services aligned with cultural event management and marketing communications, especially those focused on the arts and festivals sectors, are well-positioned to compete in this procurement opportunity. With a submission deadline by 27 February 2026, potential bidders must ensure compliance with the stipulated financial and technical criteria to maximise their chances of securing contracts under this framework.

## Notice

The Council is awarding suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework.

### Lot Information

Arts & Cultural Advertising Structures

The Council is awarding suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework. Additional information: See tender documents

Options: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without any further call for competition pursuant to Article 32(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Festival Advertising

The Council is awarding suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework. Additional information: See tender documents

Options: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without any further call for competition pursuant to Article 32(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037578-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BUILD HOLLYWOOD; OUT OF HAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037578-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007582-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821874
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

## Provenance

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