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Media Auditor Services

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, UKM, G2 8LU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Claudio Swinton

Contact Email: claudio.swinton@gov.scot

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
250000.0 GBP
Published
20 Mar 2025, 15:13
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Twenty Three Media Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This contract agreement is for the provision of Media Auditor Services. The Contractor will be required to work on behalf of the Framework Public Bodies to meet all requirements of the service. This will include undertaking a review of the Advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement and provide support and advice to Framework Public Bodies. Additionally, the contractor will be required to provide technical advice and support to the award of any new Media Planning & Buying Framework.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. The Contract will cover the provision of Media Auditor Services to undertake a review of the Advertising purchased under the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement and provide technical advice and support.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

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