---
title: "SCOTLAND + VENICE 2026 - PRESS, PR AND DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813827"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# SCOTLAND + VENICE 2026 - PRESS, PR AND DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACT

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813827

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## Summary

Creative Scotland, based in Edinburgh, recently concluded the procurement process for the "SCOTLAND + VENICE 2026 - PRESS, PR AND DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACT" within the recreation, culture, and religion industry category. This procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the contract was successfully awarded to Nicola Jeffs. The contract, signed on 5th January 2026, has a budget between £35,000 to £40,000 excluding VAT and covers services in digital media and public relations. Key procurement stages included an active tender period up until 14th November 2025, with the awarded contract intended to span from 9th December 2025 to 18th December 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities particularly for large enterprises proficient in press, public relations, and digital media services. Organisations with expertise in crafting compelling media campaigns or managing digital media projects may find similar procurement opportunities promising for growth. The open nature of the procurement method permits a wide array of competitors to participate, thereby fostering diversity in submissions, and presenting a robust opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering cultural and recreational projects. Businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts within Scotland's cultural sectors might find partnerships with organisations like Creative Scotland particularly rewarding.

## Notice

Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550888 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CREATIVE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICOLA JEFFS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550888
- 23 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541994

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541994&idx=1
  23rd October 2025 - SCOTLAND + VENICE 2026 - PRESS, PR AND DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACT TENDER BRIEF
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541994
  SCOTLAND + VENICE 2026 - PRESS, PR AND DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACT - Please see the attached Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550888
  SCOTLAND + VENICE 2026 - PRESS, PR AND DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACT - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813827
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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