Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
Victoria Quay, Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
Telephone
+44 1312445182
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Media Planning, Buying & Associated Services 2023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services to the Scottish Public Sector.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services (UK and Overseas)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will cover the provision of Media Planning & Buying, for the booking of advertisements to run in Scotland, UK & Ireland and Overseas, in support of activities including, but not restricted to, social advertising, public information (including access to services) and revenue generating promotion.
The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. The current framework agreement for Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services is due to expire on 31 August 2023. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a Non-competitive, non-judgemental basis.
This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Media Planning, Buying and Associated Service requirements.
This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition.
Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process.
Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below.
Link: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/1ypx3cbalr
The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until midday 31 January 2023.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services (International)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services (International) The International agreement will cover the provision of overseas media advertising, for adverts/creative content purchased and placed “in country”. International campaigns may require multiple regional market implementation by regional offices in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia, and any such other territories as identified by the Framework Public Body.
The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. The current framework agreement for Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services is due to expire on 31 August 2023. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a Non-competitive, non-judgemental basis.
This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Media Planning, Buying and Associated Service requirements.
This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition.
Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process.
Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below.
Link: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/1ypx3cbalr
The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until midday 31 January 2023.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
18 April 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=716358.
(SC Ref:716358)