---
title: "Promote Shetland Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000501688"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-18"
---

# Promote Shetland Service

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000501688

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking a service provider for the "Promote Shetland Service," which involves the management, marketing, promotional, public relations, and media services for Shetland. The procurement is currently in the award stage after being finalised on 6th October 2017. This open tender process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on public services, and is located in Lerwick, Scotland. The contract value is estimated at £1.8 million, and the tender closed on 18th August 2017, marking a significant contract within the public sector.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses with expertise in marketing, public relations, and event management, especially those familiar with local branding and promotion strategies. Companies that have a proven track record in delivering similar service contracts, particularly in regional or local contexts, would be well-suited to compete. The contract not only offers a chance to enhance local visibility but also positions successful bidders as key players in the economic development of Shetland, potentially leading to further projects and collaborations in the region.

## Notice

The type of contract awarded is a contract for services with the Service Provider acting as co-ordinator and to generally include the provision of a management, marketing, promotional, public relations and media service for Shetland on behalf of the Contracting Authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract awarded is a contract for services. The Service Provider shall co-ordinate, manage and develop the marketing and promotional service for Shetland, all as fully set out in the procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298766 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0HB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342200 - Promotional services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298766
- 30 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288073

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=11
  8th August 2017 - Tender Submission Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=9
  5th July 2017 - European Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=10
  5th July 2017 - European Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=6
  3rd July 2017 - 10 year plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=7
  3rd July 2017 - Advisory Group
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=8
  3rd July 2017 - Shetland Brand
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=5
  3rd July 2017 - Our Plan 2016
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=1
  3rd July 2017 - ITT Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=2
  3rd July 2017 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=3
  3rd July 2017 - Bank Reference Mandate Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288073&idx=4
  3rd July 2017 - Local Outcome Improvement Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288073
  Promote Shetland Service - The type of contract to be awarded is a contract for services with the Service Provider acting as co-ordinator and to generally include the provision of a management, marketing, promotional, public relations and media service for Shetland on behalf of the Contracting Authority.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298766
  Promote Shetland Service - The type of contract awarded is a contract for services with the Service Provider acting as co-ordinator and to generally include the provision of a management, marketing, promotional, public relations and media service for Shetland on behalf of the Contracting Authority.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000501688

## Provenance

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