---
title: "Media Buying and Planning Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000610126"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000610126.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2020-04-22"
---

# Media Buying and Planning Services

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000610126

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Food Standards Scotland (FSS), pertains to the Supply of Media Buying and Planning Services. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on advertising services, and is located in Scotland. The tender period commenced on 16th March 2020 and will conclude on 15th March 2021. Currently, the contract has been awarded with a total value of £1,200,000, offering a contract period of one year, with a potential extension of an additional two years.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in media buying, advertising, and related services. Firms that have a proven track record in delivering campaign planning and execution, along with experience working with government or public sector clients, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, agencies with expertise in strategic media placement and budget optimisation can take advantage of the call-off from the Scottish Government Framework, maximising their chances of success.

## Notice

Media Buying and Planning Services for Food Standards ScotlandCall-off from Scottish Government Framework - MEDIA PLANNING, BUYING AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES - REFERENCE SP-18-007

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385470 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN) |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 1QB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | CARAT; DATAVITA; DEAF ACTION; FUSE MOBILITY; GTR CONTRACTS; JUMP RESEARCH; MACROBERTS; RICOH; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2020 at 08:14 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385470

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scra.gov.uk

## Provenance

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