---
title: "Award of MSF 2017 - Smarter - Creative Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000535289"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000535289.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-05-15"
---

# Award of MSF 2017 - Smarter - Creative Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000535289

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Award of MSF 2017 - Smarter - Creative Services" was initiated by the Scottish Government. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on public relations and image, and is located in Scotland. The tender period commenced on 20th April 2018 and concluded on 19th April 2019. The award, valued at £300,000, has been granted to The Union Advertising Agency Ltd, with the contract signed on 20th April 2018. The process was classified under the Creative Services Framework 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the creative services sector, particularly those specializing in public relations and marketing. Firms such as advertising agencies, design consultancies, and communication specialists are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The award highlights the potential for growth in creative service provisions for public sector clients, especially given the ongoing demand for innovative and effective public relations strategies.

## Notice

The requirement is for MSF 2017 - Smarter - Creative Services under the Creative Services Framework 2017 (Ref: SP-16-008). Full details are supplied in the documents attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319128 |
| 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 | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; NHS FORTH VALLEY; NHS GRAMPIAN; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | ASPECT CONTRACTS; BORDER SIGNS & GRAPHICS; BROWN SOIL; CALEDONIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES; CYCLEHOOP; DEREK BROWN FORESTRY & GARDENING CONTRACTOR; GALLOWAY GROUNDWORKS; GAMMA TELECOM; GOWRIE CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HOPKINS STEEL; JAMES WALKER & SON; KIER CONSTRUCTION; MCGILL ELECTRICAL; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; REGENERIS CONSULTING; RHODAR; SIGNCRAFT SIGNS; SIGNS OF SCOTLAND; SUTCLIFFE PLAY (SCOTLAND; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; VOYAGE 1 LIMITED T/A VOYAGE CARE; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 11:52 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319128

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nhsforthvalley.com
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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