--- title: "Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565861" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565861" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565861.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565861.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2023-08-22" --- # Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565861 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565861) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565861.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded contracts for "Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services" to several suppliers. The procurement process involved multiple lots including services for the UK and overseas markets. The contracts are active and cover a period starting from September 2019 until September 2023, with values totalling £61,500,000. The buying organisation, the Scottish Government, initiated the procurement process and is based in Edinburgh. The industry category is services, and the contracts were awarded after an open tender process. This tender for "Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services" by the Scottish Government offers opportunities for businesses focusing on media planning and buying services to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in media services are well-suited to compete. The Scottish Government aims to promote fair work practices, including paying the Scottish living wage or higher, throughout the procurement process. The framework agreement is structured to provide transparent and efficient media campaigns for the Scottish public sector, encouraging innovation and high-quality outcomes from the contracted suppliers. ## Notice The Framework will cover the provision of Media Planning & Buying, for the booking of advertisements to run in Scotland, UK & Ireland and Overseas, in support of activities including, but not restricted to, social advertising, public information (including access to services) and revenue generating promotion. The purpose of this agreement is to provide the Scottish Public Sector with a new, open and transparent approach to media planning, buying and associated services, with the Contractors providing the best possible outcomes for media campaigns. ### Lot Information Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services (UK and Overseas) The Framework will cover the provision of Media Planning & Buying, for the booking of advertisements to run in Scotland, UK & Ireland and Overseas, in support of activities including, but not restricted to, social advertising, public information (including access to services) and revenue generating promotion. The purpose of this agreement is to provide the Scottish Public Sector with a new, open and transparent approach to media planning, buying and associated services, with the Contractors providing the best possible outcomes for media campaigns. International Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services International Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services The International agreement will cover the provision of overseas media advertising, for adverts/creative content purchased and placed "in country". International campaigns may require multiple regional market implementation by regional offices in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia, and any such other territories as identified by the Framework Public Body. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486686 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Sep 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Within 4 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | £60,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £109,350,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | CARAT; MEDIACOM; MEDIACOM EDINBURGH; REPUBLIC OF MEDIA; SPIRITMEDIA; THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79341000 - Advertising services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486686 - 14 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486096 - 26 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367448 - 5 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344601 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344601 Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services - The Framework will cover the provision of Media Planning & Buying, for the booking of advertisements to run in Scotland, UK & Ireland and Overseas, in support of activities including, but not restricted to, social advertising, public information (including access to services) and revenue generating promotion. The purpose of this agreement is to provide the Scottish Public Sector with a new, open and transparent approach to media planning, buying and associated services, with the Contractors providing the best possible outcomes for media campaigns. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367448 Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services - The Framework will cover the provision of Media Planning & Buying, for the booking of advertisements to run in Scotland, UK & Ireland and Overseas, in support of activities including, but not restricted to, social advertising, public information (including access to services) and revenue generating promotion. The purpose of this agreement is to provide the Scottish Public Sector with a new, open and transparent approach to media planning, buying and associated services, with the Contractors providing the best possible outcomes for media campaigns. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486096 Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486686 Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/Procurement - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565861 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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