--- title: "Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000539779" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539779" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539779.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539779.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2018-05-31" --- # Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000539779 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539779) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539779.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is initiating a tender process for "Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services" to support the Scottish Public Sector. This procurement falls under the services category, with an anticipated value of £60 million. Currently in the planning stage, key documents related to the procurement, including a Request for Information, have been published. Interested suppliers must respond to the online questionnaire by 22 June 2018, with the potential for future notices expected on 1 October 2018. This initiative is crucial as the current framework agreement is set to expire on 31 August 2019, necessitating the development of a new procurement strategy. This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and third-sector organisations looking to engage with the public sector. Businesses specialising in media planning, buying, and associated services will be particularly well-suited to compete, given the government's aim to incorporate supplier feedback in shaping the procurement strategy. By participating in this tender, organisations can enhance their visibility and secure contracts that may lead to expanded business operations and partnerships within the Scottish Public Sector. ## Notice Provision of Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services to the Scottish Public Sector. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Procurement and Commercial Directorate (SPCD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. The current framework agreement for Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services is due to expire on 31 August 2019. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPCD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a Non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Media Planning, Buying and Associated Service requirements. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below. Link: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/phenxetiml The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 22 June 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320843 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79341000 - Advertising services ## Release History - 31 May 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320843 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320843&idx=1 4th June 2018 - Media Buying - Strategy Stage - RFI - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320843&idx=2 4th June 2018 - Media Buying - Strategy Stage - RFI - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320843 Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services - Provision of Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services to the Scottish Public Sector. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539779 - https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/phenxetiml - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=539779 - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/?utm_source=pcs&utm_medium=frontpage&utm_content=march16&utm_campaign=SDP03 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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