Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
Victoria Quay, 3A South
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
Contact
Colin Anderson
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
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services
Reference number
SP-18-007
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
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 at the time of conclusion of the contract:
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 purpose of this agreement is to provide the Scottish Public Sector with a new, open and transparent approach to media planning, buying and associated services, with the Contractors providing the best possible outcomes for media campaigns.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
48
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2019/S 188-457816
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
SP-18-007
Lot No
1
Title
Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services (UK and Overseas)
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
1 September 2019
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Republic of Media Ltd
2nd Floor South, Nova House, 3 Ponton Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9QQ
Telephone
+44 1312300110
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Carat
4th Floor, Capital House, 2 Festival Square
Edinburgh
EH3 9SU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
MediaCom Edinburgh
6 Dock Place
Edinburgh
EH6 6LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Spiritmedia
Waterview House, 37 The Shore
Edinburgh
EH6 6QU
Telephone
+44 7768506462
Fax
+44 1314788899
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
The Media Shop Scotland Ltd
5 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Glasgow
G1 3AH
Telephone
+44 1412210280
Fax
+44 1412040722
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £48,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
1. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by the Scottish Ministers (including Agencies), Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies, offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices, cross- border public authorities within the meaning of section 88(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, the Scotland Office, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, councils constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, the Scottish Police Authority, Scottish health boards or special health boards, all NHS Scotland, The Integrated Joint Boards established further to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Act 2014, bodies registered as social landlords under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, Student Loans Company Limited, the Forestry Commission, the Commissioner of Northern Lighthouse operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Business Stream Ltd, the Business Gateway National Unit at the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, further or higher education institutions being fundable bodies within the meaning of section 6 of the further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005, any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament, any association of or formed by one or more of the foregoing, bodies financed wholly or mainly by one or more of the foregoing, bodies subject to management supervision by one or more of the foregoing and bodies more than half of the board of directors or members of which, or, in the case of a group of individuals, more than half of those individuals, being appointed by one or more of the foregoing. In addition to the contracting authorities listed, the framework agreement will be available to charities entered on the Scottish Charity Register and voluntary organisations entered on the Membership Database of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations.
Information about Scottish Public Bodies is available at:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about
Information about the Review of Public Procurement in Scotland and links to the other Centres of Expertise are available at:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/Procurement
2. The Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services requirement has been divided into two separate lots. The detailed award criteria is stated in the procurement documents.
3. All suppliers on this framework are committed to offering differing packages of Fair Work Practices, packages include the payment of the Scottish living Wage or higher for the duration of this framework.
(SC Ref:755505)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
27 Chamber Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 79341000 - Advertising services
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
seven.1.4) 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 purpose of this agreement is to provide the Scottish Public Sector with a new, open and transparent approach to media planning, buying and associated services, with the Contractors providing the best possible outcomes for media campaigns.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 September 2019
End date
30 June 2024
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
extension to Lot 1 of the framework for a further 6 months in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(e) of the 2015 Regulations, while we conclude the Lot 1 framework award
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£58,150,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Republic of Media Ltd
2nd Floor South, Nova House, 3 Ponton Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9QQ
Telephone
+44 1312300110
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
MediaCom Edinburgh
6 Dock Place
Edinburgh
EH6 6LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Spiritmedia
Waterview House, 37 The Shore
Edinburgh
EH6 6QU
Telephone
+44 7768506462
Fax
+44 1314788899
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
The Media Shop Scotland Ltd
5 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Glasgow
g1 3AH
Telephone
+44 1412210280
Fax
+44 1412040722
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Carat
4th Floor, Capital House, 2 Festival Square
Edinburgh
EH3 9SU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Extension of the current Lot 1 Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework (SP-18-007) for a 6 month period in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(e) of the 2015 Regulations.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
Extension of Lot 1 for 6 months required to conclude new Lot 1 framework award.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £51,850,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £58,150,000