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title: "Provision of Media Advertising Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832113"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Provision of Media Advertising Services

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832113

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council is seeking a qualified supplier to provide Media Advertising Services for their advertising needs, primarily in local newspapers and media. This open tender process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 19th June 2026. The procurement is under the "services" category, specifically focusing on media advertising, and will cover the region of UKM94. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically via the specified submission platform. This opportunity is part of an open procedure, and the evaluation focuses on 60% quality and 40% price.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media advertising, particularly those with experience in print media services. Companies looking to expand within the local government sector will find this contract appealing. The procurement facilitates business growth by encouraging SME and social enterprise development and is open to community engagement initiatives. Businesses that can offer additional community benefits, such as targeted recruitment and training, are likely to have a competitive advantage. Including community benefits in tender responses will be a crucial factor for potential success in securing this contract.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council requires a suitably experienced supplier to provide Media Advertising Services for the Council's advertising requirements, the majority of which will be in local newspapers and media.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council requires a suitably experienced supplier to provide Media Advertising Services for the Council's advertising requirements, the majority of which will be in local newspapers and media.

Renewal: March 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555960 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22462000 - Advertising material
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555960

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555960
  Provision of Media Advertising Services - South Ayrshire Council requires a suitably experienced supplier to provide Media Advertising Services for the Council's advertising requirements, the majority of which will be in local newspapers and media.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832113
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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