---
title: "Media Buying"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000578235"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000578235.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-03-21"
---

# Media Buying

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000578235

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a tender process for "Media Buying," involving the advertising and marketing services sector. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate. The contract, worth £2,254,362, was awarded to Carat, based in Edinburgh, following a single bid received for the project. Key details include that the contract was signed on 1st September 2015, and the services are to be delivered within the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in advertising and marketing services, particularly those with experience in media buying and strategic communications. Companies of varying sizes, especially those with capabilities in public sector campaigns and a strong understanding of the Scottish market, may find this an advantageous area to explore for growth. Competitors should be adept in delivering innovative marketing strategies to fulfil the requirements set forth by the Scottish Government.

## Notice

Advertising and Marketing Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349118 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2015 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,254,362 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349118

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349118
  Media Buying - Advertising and Marketing Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578235

## Provenance

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