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title: "Media Planning, Buying & Associated Services 2023"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000716358"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-01-12"
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# Media Planning, Buying & Associated Services 2023

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000716358

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is planning a procurement process for Media Planning, Buying & Associated Services 2023. The process is in the planning stage and involves the provision of these services to the Scottish Public Sector. The procurement value is £60,000,000 GBP. The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate is handling this procurement, and the deadline for future notices is 18th April 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing media planning and buying services to expand their operations. Companies specializing in advertising, marketing, and media services, both within the UK and internationally, would be well-suited to compete. The Scottish Government, acting as the buying organisation, aims to engage suppliers through a non-competitive information gathering process to shape the procurement strategy. Businesses interested in this contract should take note of the upcoming deadlines and ensure compliance with the specified requirements for participation.

## Notice

Provision of Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services to the Scottish Public Sector.

### Lot Information

Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services (UK and Overseas)

The Framework will cover the provision of Media Planning & Buying, for the booking of advertisements to run in Scotland, UK & Ireland and Overseas, in support of activities including, but not restricted to, social advertising, public information (including access to services) and revenue generating promotion. The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. The current framework agreement for Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services is due to expire on 31 August 2023. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a Non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Media Planning, Buying and Associated Service requirements. This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition. Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below. Link: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/1ypx3cbalr The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until midday 31 January 2023.

Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services (International)

Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services (International) The International agreement will cover the provision of overseas media advertising, for adverts/creative content purchased and placed "in country". International campaigns may require multiple regional market implementation by regional offices in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia, and any such other territories as identified by the Framework Public Body. The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. The current framework agreement for Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services is due to expire on 31 August 2023. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a Non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Media Planning, Buying and Associated Service requirements. This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition. Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below. Link: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/1ypx3cbalr The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until midday 31 January 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468465 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468465

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468465
  Media Planning, Buying & Associated Services 2023 - Provision of Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services to the Scottish Public Sector.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=716358
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000716358
- https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/1ypx3cbalr

## Provenance

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