--- title: "Strategic Media Buying Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826691" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826691" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826691.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826691.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND" published: "2026-06-19" --- # Strategic Media Buying Services Buyer: HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826691 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826691) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826691.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Strategic Media Buying Services" was undertaken by High Life Highland, a charity organisation based in Inverness, with the aim of acquiring media buying services for the Inverness Castle Experience. Initiated on 16th March 2026 and conducted through an open procedure, this tender belongs to the services category and covers digital, out of home, and broadcast advertising. The procurement reached the award stage on 19th June 2026, with the contract signed on 2nd June 2026. The delivery location for the procured services is based in Inverness, UK region code UKM6, and the proposal was part of a competitive bidding process which included seven electronic submissions, all from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in media buying services, digital advertising, and marketing analytics. The successful bidder, Dynam, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to grow by collaborating on high-profile projects like the Inverness Castle Experience. This contract, valued at £60,000, showcases the potential for firms offering expertise in strategic media planning and effective ad campaign execution to not only gain financial benefits but also enhance their portfolio and credibility in the industry. The open procedure of the procurement method encourages healthy competition and innovation among potential suppliers, fostering an environment conducive to business growth. ## Notice The Inverness Castle Experience is seeking support of a partner to provide media buying services, support and advice. This includes day to day analytics to ensure we are getting return on investment as well as successfully running all traditional, digital (PPC & META), out of home and broadcast advertising ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Inverness Castle Experience is seeking support of a partner to provide media buying services, support and advice. This includes day to day analytics to ensure we are getting return on investment as well as successfully running all traditional, digital (PPC & META), out of home and broadcast advertising Renewal: Potential 12 month extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558372 | | 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 | 19 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 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 | £60,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5SS | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DYNAM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79341000 - Advertising services - 79341200 - Advertising management services - 79341400 - Advertising campaign services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79342200 - Promotional services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558372 - 16 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551797 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551797&idx=3 16th March 2026 - List of key staff - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551797&idx=4 16th March 2026 - Non Disclosure Items - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551797&idx=5 16th March 2026 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tendering - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551797&idx=6 16th March 2026 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551797&idx=7 16th March 2026 - Conditions of contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551797&idx=8 16th March 2026 - Schedule of rates - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551797&idx=1 16th March 2026 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551797&idx=2 16th March 2026 - Media Buying Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551797 Strategic Media Buying Services - The Inverness Castle Experience is seeking support of a partner to provide media buying services, support and advice. This includes day to day analytics to ensure we are getting return on investment as well as successfully running all traditional, digital (PPC & META), out of home and broadcast advertising - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558372 Strategic Media Buying Services - The Inverness Castle Experience is seeking support of a partner to provide media buying services, support and advice. This includes day to day analytics to ensure we are getting return on investment as well as successfully running all traditional, digital (PPC & META), out of home and broadcast advertising ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highlifehighland.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826691 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826691. 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