---
title: "Media Buying"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000560432"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COLLEGE"
published: "2019-05-31"
---

# Media Buying

Buyer: FIFE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000560432

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## Summary

Fife College is conducting an open procurement process titled "Media Buying," aimed at appointing a single supplier for media planning, buying, and associated services. The tender was initiated on 9th October 2018, with a submission deadline of 14th November 2018. This project falls within the education sector and is located in Fife, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the estimated contract value is £300,000, with possible extensions available for up to two additional years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in media planning and buying, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in maximising media investment. Firms capable of offering comprehensive media strategies that ensure effective coverage and value will find a conducive environment to compete. The contract aims to enhance Fife College's media outcomes, making it an attractive proposition for suppliers who can demonstrate a deep understanding of the media landscape.

## Notice

To appoint a single supplier for media planning, buying and associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint a single supplier for media planning, buying and associated services. The objectives of this contract were to: - Ensure the correct media is used to achieve the best outcome - Achieve better value for money - Achieve better coverage for the available spend - Work with a contractor who has an expert understanding of the media environment and can provide recommendations on the best way to maximise our return on investment.

Options: Scope of media buying may be increased to suit each campaign

Renewal: Extension for a further 2 x 1 year periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355713 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Renewal upon contract expiry |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £353,777 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNFERMLINE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY11 8DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Dunfermline Central |
| Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOUCHPOINT DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22462000 - Advertising material
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services

## Release History

- 31 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355713
- 9 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334019

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334019&idx=7
  1st November 2018 - Clarification questions raised and responses up to 1 November 2018.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334019&idx=4
  11th October 2018 - ITT Schedules (to be completed and returned)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334019&idx=5
  11th October 2018 - Price Schedule (to be completed and returned)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334019&idx=6
  11th October 2018 - Fife College Terms and Conditions (for information only)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334019&idx=1
  11th October 2018 - Invitation to Tender Letter (for information only)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334019&idx=2
  11th October 2018 - Specification (for information only)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334019&idx=3
  11th October 2018 - Form of Tender (to be completed and returned)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334019
  Media Buying - To appoint a single supplier for media planning, buying and associated services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355713
  Media Buying - To appoint a single supplier for media planning, buying and associated services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560432

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