---
title: "Award of Public Relations & Press Office Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000785005"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785005.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-01-31"
---

# Award of Public Relations & Press Office Support

Buyer: ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785005

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## Summary

The Environmental Standards Scotland has awarded a contract titled "Award of Public Relations & Press Office Support" within the services category for public relations services. This procurement process was conducted by the Scottish Government, targeting the support of the ESS Communications Officer. Located in Edinburgh, the organisation completed the tendering process with the final award made on 31 January 2025. Notably, the contract has been awarded to Smarts, headquartered in Glasgow, for the value of £140,000. The procurement has moved past the award stage and is currently active.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in public relations and media support. Smarts, with its strong presence in Glasgow and relevant expertise, is well-positioned for this role. Other businesses offering comprehensive and focused PR services could benefit from competing in similar tenders in the future. Suppliers with capabilities in managing press office operations and supporting governmental communication efforts stand to benefit significantly from participating in such public sector contracts.

## Notice

Environmental Standards Scotland requires a Contractor to support the work of the ESS Communications Officer by providing Public Relations Services and Support for the Press Office. Full details can be found within the ITT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522912 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| 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 West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | HARVEY NASH; SMARTS; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 11:04 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522912

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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