--- title: "The Provision of Communication & Marketing Services (Public Affairs, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Social Media)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836157" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836157" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836157.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836157.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE" published: "2026-07-01" --- # The Provision of Communication & Marketing Services (Public Affairs, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Social Media) Buyer: GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836157 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836157) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836157.json) ## Summary Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of comprehensive communication and marketing services, which include public affairs, public relations, digital marketing, and social media. This procurement, under the "Education" industry category, is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender process is in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 31st July 2026. Located in Glasgow, this initiative offers a contract period commencing on 9th September 2026, extending until 31st August 2028, with a possibility of a two-year extension based on performance and requirements. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals electronically via the Public Tenders Scotland platform. Opportunities arising from this tender are ideally suited for businesses specialising in communication, marketing, and digital services, particularly those with experience in educational contexts. Firms capable of delivering quality and cost-effective solutions are encouraged to participate, as quality and price are weighted at 75% and 25%, respectively, in the evaluation criteria. The contract includes community benefits, such as training opportunities for staff and students and potential investment in local communities, making it an attractive prospect for firms committed to social value. Businesses that can demonstrate robust supply chain management and relevant experience in projects of similar scope are well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Glasgow Kelvin College is looking to appoint a Contractor to provide for the provision of Communication and Marketing Services (Public Affairs, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and Social Media). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Glasgow Kelvin College is looking to appoint a Contractor to provide for the provision of Communication and Marketing Services (Public Affairs, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and Social Media). Renewal: The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further two years subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559196 | | 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 | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G21 4TD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Springburn/Robroyston | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559196 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559196 The Provision of Communication & Marketing Services (Public Affairs, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Social Media) - Glasgow Kelvin College is looking to appoint a Contractor to provide for the provision of Communication and Marketing Services (Public Affairs, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and Social Media). ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836157 - https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/ - 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 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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