Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
Victoria Quay
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
Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices Services Framework - 2024
Reference number
SP-23-015
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Recruitment and Public Appointments Advertising and Public Information Notice Adverts. The Contractor will be required to work with the Framework Public Bodies to meet all requirements of the service this will include providing copy-writing and type-setting services, advice on digital advertising options, along with advice relating to the wording, branding and placement of adverts and use of various media routes.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
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 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 Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices is due to expire on 10 July 2024. 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. Framework participants will be expected to provide a range of Fair Work First measures. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notice 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://forms.office.com/e/YXNWsMQUFr
The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until COP 30 November 2023.
two.2.14) Additional information
If you’re an SME or 3rd sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, the Supplier Development Programme can help. Attached is a link to the Supplier Development Programme:
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 March 2024
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=750066.
(SC Ref:750066)