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Framework Agreement for Media Services

Scottish Government · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:14.

Opportunity overview

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Framework Public Bodies throughout Scotland

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Press Data Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£890k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
4 Aug 2025
Award ID
054215-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Edinburgh, UKM75, EH2 2AF, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV72310000 — Data-processing services
  • CPV72414000 — Web search engine providers
  • CPV72416000 — Application service providers
  • CPV79310000 — Market research services
  • CPV79330000 — Statistical services
  • CPV79416000 — Public relations services
  • CPV92200000 — Radio and television services
  • CPV92400000 — News-agency services

Lots

  • Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 1£810k
  • Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 2£690k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4ed
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
4 Mar 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Recurrence

Description
Within 4 years

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
9,999,999

Expected award period

Starts
4 Mar 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
4 Mar 2025, 12:00

Communication

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
79416000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public relations services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
270

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
It is a requirement of this framework that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: -public liability insurance in the sum of not less than 1 000 000 GBP for any one incident and unlimited in total. See Question 1.69.5 of SPD. -professional indemnity insurance in the sum of not less tan 1 000 000 GBP for any one incident and unlimited in total. See Question 1.69.5 of the SPD, and -employer's liability insurance 1 000 000 GBP or in accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force. See Question 1.69.5 of the SPD Bidders must provide a separate SPD response from entities upon whose capability/capacity they rely on in order to meet any selection criteria including economic and financial standing.
Description
Bidders must demonstrate a current ratio of 0.8 or above and attach audited accounts and financial statements as supporting evidence that they meet the financial requirements. See Question 1.69.1 of the SPD. Current ratio will be calculated as follows: total current assets divided by total current liabilities. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing as this may lead to exclusion by Scottish Government. In the event that the bidder does not meet the financial criteria for consideration but has a parent company that does, the tenderer may still be eligible for consideration where their tender submission is supported by a parent company guarantee.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Selected criteria as stated in the Invitation to Tender documents.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Framework agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Public Sector Bodies throughout Scotland. The agreement is for a period of 4 years. The Contractor must be able to provide the full range of Lot 1 core services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include: -Print Media Coverage Service -Broadcast Coverage Service -Online Coverage Service -Social Media Service -Analytics & Evaluation Service The contractor must provide comprehensive management information at all stages throughout the process and to all participating framework public bodies. All Public Sector Bodies must receive a consistently high level service, irrespective of geographical location. A degree of flexibility is required in the service delivery. The contractor will be expected to provide resources, processes and systems that deliver continuous improvement and which demonstrate that best value is being achieved for all organisations. Improvements delivered may include but are not limited to; reduction in whole-life costs, quality, and user satisfaction.

Value

Amount
810,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The Framework will be placed for a 4 year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4 year period.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40%

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 2
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Framework agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Public Sector Bodies throughout Scotland. The agreement will be for a period of 4 years. The contractor must be able to provide the full range of Lot 2 core services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include: -News Distribution and Online Newsroom Service -Enquiry Management Service The contractor must provide comprehensive management information at all stages throughout the process and to all participating Public Sector Bodies. All framework public bodies must receive a consistently high level of service, irrespective of geographical location. A degree of flexibility is required in the service delivery. The contractor will be expected to provide resources, processes and systems that deliver continuous improvement and which demonstrate that best value is being achieved for all organisations. Improvements delivered may include but are not limited to; reduction in whole-life costs, quality and user satisfaction.

Value

Amount
690,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The Framework will be placed for a 4 year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4 year period.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40%

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79416000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public relations services
Entry 2
Id
79310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Market research services
Entry 3
Id
72310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data-processing services
Entry 4
Id
72416000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Application service providers
Entry 5
Id
79330000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Statistical services
Entry 6
Id
92400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
News-agency services
Entry 7
Id
92200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Radio and television services
Entry 8
Id
72414000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Web search engine providers
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79416000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public relations services
Entry 2
Id
79310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Market research services
Entry 3
Id
72416000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Application service providers
Entry 4
Id
79330000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Statistical services
Entry 5
Id
92400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
News-agency services
Entry 6
Id
92200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Radio and television services
Entry 7
Id
72414000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Web search engine providers

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-3702
Name
Scottish Government

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH6 6QQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
AREA 3A SOUTH, VICTORIA QUAY, THE SHORE

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Contact

Telephone
+44 1312443627
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-135649
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
27 Chambers Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of Peace Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1312252525
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-159977
Name
Press Data Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM75
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH2 2AF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
9-10 St Andrew Square

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Press Data Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 1317186600
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-159978
Name
Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited (trading as Vuelio)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC1N 8AW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Johnson Building, 79 Hatton Garden

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited (trading as Vuelio)

Contact

Telephone
+44 7812602636

Award information

Award 1
Id
054215-2025-1
Title
Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-159977
Name
Press Data Ltd

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
054215-2025-2
Title
Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 2
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-159978
Name
Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited (trading as Vuelio)

Related lots

2

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
054215-2025-1
Title
Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 1
Status
active
Award ID
054215-2025-1
Date Signed
5 Aug 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
890,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
054215-2025-2
Title
Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 2
Status
active
Award ID
054215-2025-2
Date Signed
12 Aug 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
690,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM · EH6 6QQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04d4ed-2025-09-05T11:24:13+01:00compiled ·