Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service)
Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2SD
Telephone
+44 851705550
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM64 - Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14302
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Body established under the Broadcasting Act 1990
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Broadcasting
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Delivery of Services FILMG18, FILMG19 & FILMG20 - 3 Year Award
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This open tender is for the contract for the delivery of the FilmG18, FilmG19 and FilmG20 competitions (including workshops subject in years 2026/7 and 2027/28 to Scottish Government funding for the workshops, such funding to be confirmed or otherwise by MG ALBA by 30th April 2026 and 30th April 2027).
The contract will begin on 1st September 2025 and expire 30th May 2028.
Please see the ITT document for further detail.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £345,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Successful delivery of the FilmG18, FilmG19 and FilmG20 competitions in 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28 including:
- the Competition across 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28; and
- the Workshops in 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28.
Please see the Invitation to Tender document attached to this notice for more information.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality, creativity and distinctiveness of submission / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Track record in successful project delivery / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Demonstrable network of contact, or demonstrable ability to create such networks across media industry / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Demonstrable track record in innovative, creative approach ensuring ongoing brand visibility and engagement on social media platforms / Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion - Name: Evidenced commitment to Gaelic language within company and in company outputs, including staff training / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 5%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
11 September 2025
End date
30 May 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 August 2025
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Scottish Gaelic
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 August 2025
Local time
4:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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=804081.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:804081)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Stornoway Sheriff Court
9 Lewis Street
Stornoway
HS1 2JF
Telephone
+44 1851702231
Country
United Kingdom