--- title: "PR Communications Partner for Business Gateway" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834180" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834180" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834180.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834180.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CONVENTION OF SCOTTISH LOCAL AUTHORITIES (COSLA)" published: "2026-06-10" --- # PR Communications Partner for Business Gateway Buyer: CONVENTION OF SCOTTISH LOCAL AUTHORITIES (COSLA) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834180 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834180) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834180.json) ## Summary The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) is inviting tenders for a PR Communications Partner for Business Gateway. This opportunity seeks a PR partner to collaborate with the Marketing team to enhance Business Gateway's public relations nationally and locally, contributing to the growth and strength of the Scottish economy. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st August 2026 and run for a 12-month period, potentially extendable pending funding. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 13th July 2026. The procurement is classified under the 'services' category, specifically related to PR services, with a total budget of GBP 120,000. This tender offers an excellent opportunity for established PR agencies with a robust track record and experience in national and regional campaigns. The selected partner will engage with Business Gateway to develop strategic PR initiatives that raise awareness and bolster the organisation's reputation within the business community and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. Agencies capable of delivering measurable PR outcomes and holding suitable qualifications—including evidence of PI insurance, Living Wage accreditation, and a turnover above GBP 85,000—are well-suited to compete for this contract. This contract represents a promising opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the public sector and contribute to local economic development initiatives. ## Notice Business Gateway is seeking appoint a PR partner to work alongside the Marketing team to develop its PR in order to raise awareness of BG services nationally and locally. This will support the delivery of BG's business and marketing objectives and, in turn, help grow and strengthen the Scottish economy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Business Gateway National Unit (BGNU) is looking to award a contract for the provision of PR services to commence on 1 August 2026. The contract will be for a 12-month period from 1st August 2026 - 31st July 2027, with the ability to add 12 plus months at the end of this initial period, subject to annual confirmation of funding. The anticipated annual value of the framework is GBP 120,000. The objective of this tender is for the appointed supplier to become the PR partner for Business Gateway (BG), working alongside them on national and regional PR strategy and delivery, including client case studies and stakeholder engagement, to help raise awareness, shape their narrative and build reputation. Business Gateway seeks a dynamic PR agency to design and develop PR campaigns which will deliver measurable results against objectives. The main aim of this contract is to put in place an agency that can work with the team to design, develop, and deliver PR both nationally and locally - raising Business Gateway's profile with both the businesses it supports, and within the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem. Renewal: Subject to annual confirmation of funding ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557739 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 10 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | £120,000 | | 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 | CONVENTION OF SCOTTISH LOCAL AUTHORITIES (COSLA) | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 5BH | | 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 West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557739 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557739 PR Communications Partner for Business Gateway - Business Gateway is seeking appoint a PR partner to work alongside the Marketing team to develop its PR in order to raise awareness of BG services nationally and locally. This will support the delivery of BG's business and marketing objectives and, in turn, help grow and strengthen the Scottish economy. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.bgateway.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834180 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=834180 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834180 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000834180. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834180.json.