--- title: "Visit East Lothian Social Media Channel Management" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800993" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800993" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800993.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800993.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-03" --- # Visit East Lothian Social Media Channel Management Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800993 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800993) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800993.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for managing social media channels for Visit East Lothian, a body focused on destination marketing in East Lothian. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure within the services category, specifically classified under CPV code 64200000. The tender, identified by ELC-25-0531, progressed from its initial stage on 6th June 2025, with submissions closing on 7th July 2025, and an award was made on 3rd September 2025. Located in East Lothian, the contract value is GBP 59,000 and has been awarded to Social Ant Ltd. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital marketing services. The focus on social media activity requires expertise in creating impactful marketing campaigns that promote East Lothian as a tourist destination. Businesses with capabilities in electronic submissions, alongside a commitment to delivering community benefits, as outlined by the council's requirements, would have been well-positioned to compete. The contract also encourages engagement with the council to bring about sustainable community benefits, aiming at social, economic, and environmental improvements, thus adding further value beyond financial gains. ## Notice East Lothian Council are seeking a service provider to deliver social media activity for Visit East Lothian, the umbrella body that delivers destination marketing for East Lothian. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian Council are seeking a service provider to deliver social media activity for Visit East Lothian, the umbrella body that delivers destination marketing for East Lothian. Renewal: The option to extend once for a further months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538450 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 3 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | June 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £59,000 | | Lots value | £59,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £59,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | 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 | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOCIAL ANT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538450 - 6 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532061 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=8 6th June 2025 - Schedule 8b - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=9 6th June 2025 - Schedule 9 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=10 6th June 2025 - Appendix A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=11 6th June 2025 - Appendix 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=12 6th June 2025 - Appendix 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=1 6th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=2 6th June 2025 - Schedule 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=3 6th June 2025 - Schedule 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=4 6th June 2025 - Schedule 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=5 6th June 2025 - Schedule 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=6 6th June 2025 - Schedule 7 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532061&idx=7 6th June 2025 - Schedule 8a - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532061 Visit East Lothian Social Media Channel Management - East Lothian Council are seeking a service provider to deliver social media activity for Visit East Lothian, the umbrella body that delivers destination marketing for East Lothian. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538450 Visit East Lothian Social Media Channel Management - East Lothian Council are seeking a service provider to deliver social media activity for Visit East Lothian, the umbrella body that delivers destination marketing for East Lothian. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800993 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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