--- title: "Framework Agreement for Media Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617438" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617438" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617438.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617438.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-01-29" --- # Framework Agreement for Media Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617438 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617438) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617438.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently conducting an open procurement process for a Framework Agreement for Media Services aimed at public bodies throughout Scotland. This tender, identified as SP-20-002, has a total value of £2,000,000 and includes two lots, each with specific service requirements, including print media, broadcast coverage, and online services. The tender period is set to close on 8th March 2021 at 14:00 GMT. Interested businesses must submit their proposals electronically, ensuring compliance with the detailed submission guidelines provided in the Invitation to Tender documents. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media services, particularly those skilled in digital marketing, public relations, and media analysis. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery and innovative solutions will be well-positioned to compete, as the selection criteria heavily emphasise both quality and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, there's a strong focus on community benefits, thereby encouraging collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises, which may further enhance the potential for partnerships and local engagement in the delivery of services. ## Notice This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Framework Public Bodies throughout Scotland ### Lot Information Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 1 The framework agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Public Sector Bodies throughout Scotland. The agreement will be for a period of 4 years. The contractor must be able to provide the full range of Lot 1 services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include: - Print Media Coverage Service - Broadcast Coverage Service - Online Coverage Service - Social Media Service - Analytics & Evaluation Service The contractor must provide comprehensive management information at all stages throughout the process and to all participating framework public bodies. All Public Sector Bodies must receive a consistently high level of service, irrespective of geographical location. A degree of flexibility is required in the service delivery. The contractor will be expected to provide resources, processes and systems that deliver continuous improvement and which demonstrate that best value is being achieved for all organisations. Improvements delivered may include but are not limited to; reduction in whole-life costs, quality, and user satisfaction. Renewal: The Framework will be placed for a 4 year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4 year period. Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 2 The framework agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Public Sector Bodies throughout Scotland. The agreement will be for a period of 4 years. The contractor must be able to provide the full range of Lot 2 services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include: - News Distribution and Online Newsroom Service - Enquiry Management Service The contractor must provide comprehensive management information at all stages throughout the process and to all participating Public Sector Bodies. All framework public bodies must receive a consistently high level of service, irrespective of geographical location. A degree of flexibility is required in the service delivery. The contractor will be expected to provide resources, processes and systems that deliver continuous improvement and which demonstrate that best value is being achieved for all organisations. Improvements delivered may include but are not limited to; reduction in whole-life costs, quality, and user satisfaction. Renewal: The Framework will be placed for a 4 year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4 year period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405332 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Within 4 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 72310000 - Data-processing services - 72414000 - Web search engine providers - 72416000 - Application service providers - 79310000 - Market research services - 79330000 - Statistical services - 79416000 - Public relations services - 92200000 - Radio and television services - 92400000 - News-agency services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405332 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405332 Framework Agreement for Media Services - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Framework Public Bodies throughout Scotland ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617438 - https://www.gov.scot/publications/public-procurement-governance/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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