---
title: "Recruitment Advertising & Public Information Notices (2024)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837668"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-31"
---

# Recruitment Advertising & Public Information Notices (2024)

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837668

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council, operating as the buyer, has awarded a contract titled "Recruitment Advertising & Public Information Notices (2024)" in the services category under an open procedure. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and covering a duration until 31st March 2026. The contracting process was managed under the Scottish Government Framework for Recruitment Advertising, and the awarded supplier is Penna Plc. The procurement was conducted in the UK, specifically within the UKM91 region, with the final contract value amounting to £120,063.27 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large firms specialising in recruitment advertising and public information services, particularly those with capabilities to deliver under government frameworks. As the contract was awarded through an open procurement method, businesses that can offer competitive and comprehensive solutions in line with government frameworks are well-suited to bid and potentially grow their portfolio by targeting similar public sector opportunities. Additionally, establishing a presence in such frameworks can enhance visibility and lead to further engagements with local authorities such as Scottish Borders Council.

## Notice

This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend against the Scottish Government Framework for Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices by Scottish Borders Council during the 12 month period (1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cumulative spend for Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices from the Scottish Government Framework (Reference no. SP-24-015) during the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026.. The award criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply when publishing the cumulative spend incurred at Scottish Borders Council from this collaborative Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561347 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,063 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNA |

## 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

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561347

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561347
  Recruitment Advertising & Public Information Notices (2024) - This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend against the Scottish Government Framework for Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices by Scottish Borders Council during the 12 month period (1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837668
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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