---
title: "Award of A Communication and Creative Service to Support the First Minister's National Advisory C..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749219"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-02-13"
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# Award of A Communication and Creative Service to Support the First Minister's National Advisory C...

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749219

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for a communication and creative service to support the project of the National Advisory Council on Women and Girls (NACWG). The title of the tender is "Award of A Communication and Creative Service to Support the First Minister’s National Advisory C...". The procurement falls under the services category and has a tender period from 6th February 2024 to 5th February 2025. The contract was signed on 30th January 2024, and the buying organisation is the Scottish Government.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the public relations services sector to compete for contracts with the Scottish Government. Companies providing communication, engagement, and creative design services are well-suited to apply. The awarded contract has a value of GBP 300,000 and may be extended until 5th February 2027. The project aims to support gender equality initiatives in Scotland, creating growth opportunities for businesses involved in advancing social causes and policy implementation.

## Notice

The National Advisory Council on Women and Girls (NACWG) was set up in 2017 by the Scottish Government to provide independent advice to the First Minister on improving gender equality in Scotland. A package of recommendations was developed over three years that Phase One NACWG believed would kick start systemic change in a positive direction. All recommendations from Phase One's three annual reports have been accepted by Scottish Government. Phase Two NACWG launched on 31 March 2022 with a core remit of scrutiny, and ultimately holding Scottish Government to account over the implementation of the recommendations that Phase One made.Phase Two NACWG need a communication and creative service to support the communication, engagement and creative design aspect of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498711 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CONSUMER SCOTLAND; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDINBURGH COLLEGE; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SRUC; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ALLOA |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK10 1EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | 3X1 GROUP; ANDERSON STRATHERN; ATKINSRÉALIS PPS; BSL INTERIORS; CHEVIOT TREES; COMRIE CROFT BIKES; CROSSROADS (SOUTH AYRSHIRE) CARE ATTENDANT SCHEME; DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS; FLUIDIGM; HARVEY NASH; IDEASWISE LTD / READINGWISE; KICK ICT GROUP; LEUCHIE NATIONAL RESPITE CENTRE; MARSTON EVENTS; MAXI CONSTRUCTION; PROLUDIC; SATCOM GLOBAL; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SPORTEX GROUP; STIRLING TRAILER CENTRE; THINKS INSIGHT & STRATEGY; VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY; VENESKY BROWN; VWR INTERNATIONAL; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2024 at 15:58 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498711

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aib.gov.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://consumer.scot/

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