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title: "Culture Advertising Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821874"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
---

# Culture Advertising Framework

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821874

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council, located in Edinburgh, is currently overseeing the procurement process for its Culture Advertising Framework, classified under general public services. This open procedure seeks suppliers to provide advertising services within the region UKM75, specifically focusing on arts and cultural advertising structures and festival advertising. The framework agreement is ongoing, and the procurement status is marked as active, with a final submission deadline of 27 February 2026. Tender details highlight the potential value up to £2,000,000 GBP, with the award period commencing immediately after the tender period ends.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth within the advertising and public service sectors, particularly for SMEs such as Build Hollywood Ltd and Out of Hand Ltd, which were previously awarded contracts under this framework. Businesses with a capability in advertising structures and festival promotions are well-suited to compete, provided they meet criteria such as insurance coverage and environmental management measures. The procedure allows for electronic submissions, aligning with modern business practices, while maintaining a focus on quality and competitive pricing. The presence of repeat procurement opportunities enhances long-term business prospects for successful tenderers.

## Notice

The Council is awarding suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework.

### Lot Information

Arts & Cultural Advertising Structures

The Council is awarding suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework.. See tender documents

Options: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without any further call for competition pursuant to Article 32(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Festival Advertising

The Council is awarding suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework.. See tender documents

Options: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without any further call for competition pursuant to Article 32(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554582 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BUILD HOLLYWOOD; OUT OF HAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554582
- 28 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548233

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=7
  12th February 2026 - CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework Lot 2 - Schedule 2 Tenderers Submission v1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=13
  12th February 2026 - CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework Lot 2 - Schedule 2 Tenderers Submission v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=6
  12th February 2026 - CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework Lot 1 - Schedule 2 Tenderers Submission v1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=12
  12th February 2026 - CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework Lot 1 - Schedule 2 Tenderers Submission v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=10
  12th February 2026 - CT1695 Cultural Advertising Framework - Schedule 0 - Instruction to Tender v1.1 (Final)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=11
  12th February 2026 - CT1695 Cultural Advertising Framework - Schedule 0 - Instruction to Tender v1.1 (Final)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=1
  12th February 2026 - CT1695 Cultural Advertising Framework - Schedule 0 - Instruction to Tender v1.0 (Final)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=5
  28th January 2026 - CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework Lot 2 - Schedule 1 Specification v3 (Final)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=8
  28th January 2026 - CT1695 Schedule 2 Pricing Schedule Lot 1 v3 (Final)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=9
  28th January 2026 - CT1695 Schedule 2 Pricing Schedule Lot 2 v3 (Final)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=2
  28th January 2026 - CT1695 Cultural Advertising Framework - Agreement Lot 1 v2 (Final)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=3
  28th January 2026 - CT1695 Cultural Advertising Framework - Agreement Lot 2 v2 (Final)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548233&idx=4
  28th January 2026 - CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework Lot 1 - Schedule 1 Specification v3 (Final)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548233
  Culture Advertising Framework - The Council is seeking suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554582
  Culture Advertising Framework - The Council is awarding suppliers to undertake advertising services within Edinburgh, for its CT1695 Culture Advertising Framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821874
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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