---
title: "Media Buying services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818682"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# Media Buying services

Buyer: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818682

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Media Buying services" contract was managed by Caledonian Sleeper Limited, a central purchasing body located in Inverness, UK. This contract, classified under the "services" category in the rail industry, was announced on 16th December 2025. The tender phase involved a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, culminating in the award phase by 7th April 2026. The contract, valued at £395,000, was signed on 24th March 2026 with The Media Shop Scotland Ltd as the supplier. The procurement covered services for a period of two years, with potential for extension, aimed at managing Caledonian Sleeper's media buying activities on and offline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for media agencies specialising in media buying and advertising services, particularly those familiar with the transportation or rail industry. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts or develop expertise in public sector media buying could benefit substantially from engagements like this. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the participation of The Media Shop Scotland Ltd, an SME, in the awarding process. The involvement of electronic submissions and a robust evaluation framework further ensures an equitable competition environment for capable agencies.

## Notice

Caledonian Sleeper (CSL) has historically managed its on and off line media buying externally via an agency. This tender looks to identify an agency who will be awarded the media buying services for a two year period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Sleeper (CSL) has historically managed its on and off line media buying externally via an agency. This tender looks to identify an agency who will be awarded the media buying services for a two year period.

Renewal: 1 extension of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553345 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £395,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £395,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV1 1PP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553345
- 16 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545754

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545754&idx=1
  16th December 2025 - Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545754&idx=2
  16th December 2025 - Scope
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545754
  Media Buying services - Caledonian Sleeper (CSL) has historically managed its on and off line media buying externally via an agency. This tender looks to identify an agency who will be awarded the media buying services for a two year period.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553345
  Media Buying services - Caledonian Sleeper (CSL) has historically managed its on and off line media buying externally via an agency. This tender looks to identify an agency who will be awarded the media buying services for a two year period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sleeper.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818682

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