---
title: "Award of PR Agency Services - Mini Competition SG Marketing Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831034"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-17"
---

# Award of PR Agency Services - Mini Competition SG Marketing Services Framework

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831034

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Award of PR Agency Services - Mini Competition SG Marketing Services Framework" was initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically public relations services, and aims to bolster the reputation and awareness of the historic environment's value across the UK. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 6th October 2026. Stripe Communications was selected as the supplier, having emerged successful from a competitive bidding process that commenced formally on 6th November 2026. This procurement was a mini competition under the SG Marketing Services Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for PR and communications agencies to expand their operations while collaborating with a high-profile public body like Historic Environment Scotland. Businesses specialising in public relations, communications strategy, and marketing will find this project aligned with their expertise, particularly those capable of handling campaigns related to climate change, skills development, and community engagement. Agencies adept at delivering proactive communication strategies will benefit from increased exposure and the chance to influence public perception and awareness on a large scale.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking to engage a PR/Communications agency to champion the value of the historic environment and HES's unique role both locally and nationally (uk wide). The selected agency will work to raise awareness across Scotland and further afield about HES activities, including climate change; retrofit and net zero; skills and training; contribution to the economy, local communities and wellbeing. The agency will be required to help the inhouse team to deliver proactive communications campaigns as well as support BAU activity, and to increase capacity and create opportunities for creative space.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558173 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | FIFE COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; CITY BUILDING (CONTRACTS) LLP/RSBI; G GRIGG AND SONS; STRIPE COMMUNICATIONS; THE LINES BETWEEN; VENESKY BROWN; WITTETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 14:18 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558173

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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