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title: "News Distribution and Newsroom Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822946"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822946.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-02-06"
---

# News Distribution and Newsroom Service

Buyer: EDUCATION SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822946

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## Summary

Education Scotland, located in Livingston, recently completed the procurement process for the "News Distribution and Newsroom Service" contract, which falls under the services industry category. The procurement aimed to secure a Media Release Distribution Service to efficiently disseminate media releases and information notices to journalists and stakeholders. The open procurement procedure concluded with a contract awarded to Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited, trading as Vuelio, with a contract value of GBP 6,200. The contract was signed on 5th February 2026, and the address for service delivery is specified in the UKM region. This tender involved a single lot and was conducted under the open procedure method, which supports transparent and competitive bidding.

The successful award of this tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in media communications and distribution services, particularly those capable of providing secure and efficient electronic communication solutions. Though awarded to a large enterprise in this instance, small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in innovative digital media distribution could find similar opportunities for business growth in future tenders, especially if they can leverage technology to enhance service delivery. Companies with expertise in electronic communications and an interest in public sector contracts may find this sector particularly attractive.

## Notice

Provision of a Media Release Distribution Service which is capable of sending media releases and information notices electronically to journalists and stakeholders in a straightforward, secure and effective manner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a Media Release Distribution Service which is capable of sending media releases and information notices electronically to journalists and stakeholders in a straightforward, secure and effective manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548963 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION SCOTLAND |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS INTELLIGENCE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED (TRADING AS VUELIO |

## 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

- 6 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548963

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548963
  News Distribution and Newsroom Service - Provision of a Media Release Distribution Service which is capable of sending media releases and information notices electronically to journalists and stakeholders in a straightforward, secure and effective manner.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822946
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/civiccentre

## Provenance

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