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    ContractsMarketing Services Contract (2022-2026)
    Awarded contract

    Marketing Services Contract (2022-2026)

    Awarded
    £14.9m
    Published 30 Jul 2026

    Five-year marketing services contract seeking qualified providers for strategic marketing, campaign development, and digital marketing support through 2026.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 30 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £14.9m
    Published 30 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £14,875,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Suppliers

    31 suppliers
    • JR
      Jump Research
    Lead contractor
  1. UD
    Union Direct
    Lead contractor
  2. SM
    Smarts
    Lead contractor
  3. AR
    Arteus Ltd
    Lead contractor
  4. CS
    Cello Signal Ltd (T/A Leith Agency)
    Lead contractor
  5. DC
    Dentsu Creative, a trading division of Dentsu UK Ltd
    Lead contractor
  6. ML
    Marble LDN
    Consortium partner
  7. YM
    YNG Media Group Ltd operating as Speakeasy Productions
    Consortium partner
  8. DC
    Drummond Central
    Consortium partner
  9. NM
    Northstar Media Limited
    Consortium partner
  10. MP
    Metro Production Group
    Consortium partner
  11. 3G
    3x1 Group
    Consortium partner
  12. SC
    Stripe Communications
    Consortium partner
  13. 3P
    3x1 Public Relations
    Consortium partner
  14. GW
    The Gate Worldwide
    Consortium partner
  15. PP
    Progressive Partnership
    Consortium partner
  16. LA
    The Lane Agency
    Consortium partner
  17. CS
    Cello Signal Ltd (t/a 'Leith')
    Consortium partner
  18. TM
    Trinity McQueen
    Consortium partner
  19. ST
    Stand
    Consortium partner
  20. ST
    Story
    Consortium partner
  21. BD
    Bright Digital Marketing Ltd (T/A Bright Signals)
    Consortium partner
  22. SP
    Speakeasy Productions
    Consortium partner
  23. JD
    John Doe Group
    Consortium partner
  24. FR
    FREAKWORKS
    Consortium partner
  25. UA
    The Union Advertising Agency Ltd
    Consortium partner
  26. BR
    BMG RESEARCH LTD
    Consortium partner
  27. MM
    Muckle Media
    Consortium partner
  28. IM
    IPSOS MORI
    Consortium partner
  29. DC
    Dentsu Creative, a trading division of Dentsu UK Ltd
    Consortium partner
  30. SP
    Scott Porter Research and Marketing Ltd
    Consortium partner
  31. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    30 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a marketing services contract opportunity spanning from 2022 through 2026. Organizations are invited to submit proposals to provide comprehensive marketing services including strategy development, campaign creation, media planning, digital marketing, content development, and brand management. The contract term covers a five-year period with potential for scope expansion based on performance and organizational needs. Interested suppliers should demonstrate expertise in multi-channel marketing, proven track record with similar engagements, and capability to support ongoing marketing initiatives throughout the contract period.

    Track record

    8 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, Scottish Government has awarded 8 contracts to 8 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd1× · 13%
    2. Jump Research1× · 13%
    3. Union Direct1× · 13%
    4. Clifford Chance LLP1× · 13%
    5. Smarts1× · 13%
    6. Arteus Ltd1× · 13%

    +2 more suppliers

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-02a38d

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    Buyer
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    Sector
    Professional Services