---
title: "Award of PR Services for the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529401"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529401.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-03-26"
---

# Award of PR Services for the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529401

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Scottish Government, which has issued a tender titled "Award of PR Services for the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on public relations consultancy. The tender period commenced on 30 March 2018 and is set to conclude on 29 March 2019. The process is currently in the Award stage, as indicated by the selection of 3x1 Public Relations, who will provide the PR services over a duration of 12 months, with the option for a 12-month extension.

This opportunity presents potential growth for businesses that specialise in public relations and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in managing public communications, particularly those experienced in dealing with transport-related inquiries or government projects, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging in such public contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio, providing valuable experience and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

PR Services for the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry - 12 months with optional 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314628 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; MISS; NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND; NHS LOTHIAN; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SRUC; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| 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 | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | 3X1 PUBLIC RELATIONS; ADT FIRE & SECURITY; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BADENOCH AND CLARK; CAPITA IT SERVICES (CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES; CAPITAL DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS; COMPUTACENTER; DEISTER ELECTRONIC (UK; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HOPKINS STEEL; LIP CONSTRUCTION; NORTHBURGH; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PERTEMPS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PROACT; QUALITY HEALTH; ROSS PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS; SOFTWARE BOX; SPRING TECHNOLOGY; THE EDINBURGH CLINIC; TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS; WISHARTS (FRIOCKHEIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 11:58 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314628

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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