---
title: "Award of Media Plannning and Buying - Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000614839"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-05-06"
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# Award of Media Plannning and Buying - Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000614839

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "Media Planning and Buying - Scotland" under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework (Ref: SP-18-007). The procurement process started on 18 March 2020 and concluded with the signing of the contract on 18 March 2020. The total contract value is approximately £11,958,333.34. This project falls within the services industry, specifically classified under advertising services (CPV code: 79341000). It pertains to the delivery of media planning and buying services aimed at enhancing media engagement for Scotland.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in media planning and buying services, particularly those with capabilities in advertising and marketing. Companies like advertising agencies, media houses, and marketing consultants would be well-positioned to compete, as the contract's scope highlights the need for expertise in effective media strategies. Engaging in such tender processes can significantly contribute to business growth through the acquisition of high-value contracts with governmental bodies.

## Notice

The requirement is for Media Planning and Buying Services for the "Media Planning and Buying - Scotland" under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework (Ref: SP-18-007). Full details are supplied in the documents attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386198 |
| 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 | 6 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,958,333 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; LINTHOUSE HOUSING ASSOCIATION; NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION; SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | GALASHIELS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD1 3TE |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; CARAT; CCG (SCOTLAND; CENTRE FOR GOOD RELATION; CH2M HILL (HALCROW GROUP; DACOLL; ERNST & YOUNG; FLOWER PLACE SMITHY; FORTH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; GARDINER & THEOBALD; GATENBYSANDERSON; GTR CONTRACTS; HARPER MACLEOD; HARVEY NASH; JACOBS; LEVENSEAT; LORIEN RESOURCING; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PRESS DATA; REFEYN; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS; SOFTWARE BOX; SSE ENTEPRISE TELECOMS; TAYLOR MCKENZIE RESEARCH & MARKETING; THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; TNC ELECTRICAL SERVICES; TYNETEC A BUSINESS UNIT OF LEGRAND ELECTRIC; UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND; VENESKY BROWN; ZIP WATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 6 May 2020 at 12:42 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386198

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.linthouseha.com/
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.parliament.scot
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scra.gov.uk
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities

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