--- title: "Strategic Communications partner" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000740889" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740889" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740889.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740889.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK" published: "2024-02-02" --- # Strategic Communications partner Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000740889 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740889) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740889.json) ## Summary The Scottish National Investment Bank, located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Strategic Communications partner" in the services industry category. The Bank was looking for a supplier to provide strategic communications support, with a value of £360,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Charlotte Street Partners on 26th January 2024. This tender from the Scottish National Investment Bank offers business growth opportunities for communication agencies or PR firms experienced in crisis management, strategic planning, and financial sector communications. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, providing a chance for suitable businesses to showcase their expertise in building brand awareness and developing strategic relationships for the Bank in Edinburgh. The awarded contract involves the provision of proactive communication support and monitoring services, aligning closely with the Bank's goal of enhancing its reputation and expanding its network. ## Notice The Bank has a requirement to place a contract with a strategic communications partner. The work is required to help to continue to build awareness and reputation of the Bank, develop and create new strategic relationships, deliver reactive and proactive on-going communication support and monitoring support. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Bank is setting up a contract for strategic and reactive Public Relations work. We require a strategic communications partner to manage reactive crisis communication as well as developing strategic relationships, embedding strategic planning and pro-active communications management ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497848 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £360,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 3EG | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHARLOTTE STREET PARTNERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497848 - 6 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489917 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489917&idx=7 27th October 2023 - All questions and answers up to 27.10.2023 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489917&idx=6 20th October 2023 - All questions and answers submitted prior to 20th October 2023 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489917&idx=1 6th October 2023 - Cover Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489917&idx=2 6th October 2023 - SPD document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489917&idx=3 6th October 2023 - Evaluation Guide Award Criteria - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489917&idx=4 6th October 2023 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489917&idx=5 6th October 2023 - Terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489917 Strategic Communications partner - The Bank has a requirement to place a contract with a strategic communications partner. The work is required to help to continue to build awareness and reputation of the Bank, develop and create new strategic relationships, deliver reactive and proactive on-going communication support and monitoring support. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497848 Strategic Communications partner - The Bank has a requirement to place a contract with a strategic communications partner. The work is required to help to continue to build awareness and reputation of the Bank, develop and create new strategic relationships, deliver reactive and proactive on-going communication support and monitoring support. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.thebank.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740889 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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