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title: "Creative Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000464506"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-07-06"
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# Creative Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000464506

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking to award a Creative Services Framework Agreement to provide multi-supplier services related to marketing and advertising communications. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically aimed at suppliers in Scotland. The awarding process is currently in the contract stage, with the framework designed for a duration of 1440 days. The initial contract for this framework was signed on 28th June 2017, and it has a total estimated value of £32 million, aimed at supporting various public bodies across Scotland. Suppliers must demonstrate experience in strategic creative development and delivery across various communication disciplines.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the creative services sector, including advertising agencies, marketing firms, and communication specialists that can provide diverse packages of services. Those with capabilities in content creation, strategic marketing, and advertising are particularly well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could enable businesses to expand their portfolios and partnerships with public sector clients, fostering long-term growth within the Scottish Government's framework.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Creative Services. The Framework will be multi-supplier with up to five suppliers appointed. Creative Services will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes and advertising campaigns as well as elements of wider activities, based on a Framework Public Body's brief, and potentially delivered in partnership with the relevant marketing agencies. The suppliers must have the capability and experience in managing and providing strategic creative development and delivery across the disciplines of this category, including the delivery of advertising activity, content creation, engaging field activity, impactful, targeted and measureable communications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Creative Services.

Renewal: Work to renew the framework will commence within the four year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453571 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification 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 | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Within 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| Lots value | £32,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | CELLO SIGNAL; CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; DENTSU CREATIVE, A TRADING DIVISION OF DENTSU; STAND; STORY; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; WHITESPACE; WHITESPACE (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453571
- 15 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394984
- 4 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291699
- 10 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263477
- 7 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263089

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263089
  Creative Services Framework Agreement - The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Creative Services. The Framework will be multi-supplier with up to five suppliers appointed. Creative Services will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes and advertising campaigns as well as elements of wider activities, based on a Framework Public Body's brief, and potentially delivered in partnership with the relevant marketing agencies. The suppliers must have the capability and experience in managing and providing strategic creative development and delivery across the disciplines of this category, including the delivery of advertising activity, content creation, engaging field activity, impactful, targeted and measureable communications.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291699
  Creative Services Framework Agreement - The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Creative Services. The Framework will be multi-supplier with up to five suppliers appointed. Creative Services will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes and advertising campaigns as well as elements of wider activities, based on a Framework Public Body's brief, and potentially delivered in partnership with the relevant marketing agencies. The suppliers must have the capability and experience in managing and providing strategic creative development and delivery across the disciplines of this category, including the delivery of advertising activity, content creation, engaging field activity, impactful, targeted and measureable communications.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394984
  Creative Services Framework Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453571
  Creative Services Framework Agreement

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000464506
- https://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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