---
title: "Award of Consumer Scotland - Comms Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000689453"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000689453.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-05-27"
---

# Award of Consumer Scotland - Comms Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000689453

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently awarded the contract titled "Award of Consumer Scotland - Comms Support" within the services industry category. This procurement process commenced on 9th May 2022 and concluded on 8th May 2023, during which the awarding authority sought expert advice and support for the launch of Consumer Scotland, including media handling. The total value of the awarded contract is £28,592 GBP, and it was signed on 3rd May 2022. The contract is currently active and was awarded to Smarts, a supplier located in Glasgow.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations services, particularly those with expertise in communications strategy and media relations. Companies that can provide innovative approaches to launching campaigns and managing ongoing media inquiries will be well-positioned to compete. The competitive landscape includes emerging and established firms in Scotland, allowing diverse suppliers an opportunity to enhance their market presence through participation in such contracts.

## Notice

Comms Support which can provide advice, recommendations and support on the approach to the launch of Consumer Scotland. Also give advice on ongoing communications throughout the contract on media approaches and handling media queries.Full Specification is in the Invitation to Tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449713 |
| 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 | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,592 |
| 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 | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; COMMUNITY ENERGY SCOTLAND; D&J TAXIS; EDINBURGH SHOWTEC & EDINBURGH SHOWLITE (OPERATING UNDER EDINBURGH SHOWTEC; HARVEY NASH; JOHNSONS APPAREL MASTER; LORIEN RESOURCING; SMARTS; THE WAREHOUSE SOUND SERVICES; VENESKY BROWN; VISION EVENTS (UK) LTD (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT; WAR PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 12:25 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449713

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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