Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 1414888230
E-mail: savingsteam@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Council Website Advertising
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79341000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Scotland Excel, on behalf of the 32 Local Authorities in Scotland, is looking to engage with the market ahead of a potential Concession Contract opportunity for Scottish Councils to generate income by running digital advertising on Council owned websites.
There are 32 websites, receiving a significant volume of site visits per annum, providing a highly effective opportunity for local, national, and global businesses to advertise their products and services to a large population.
Adverts must comply with relevant Government legislation and guidelines, ensuring the position and reputation of Councils is adequately protected.
It is expected the commercial terms would result in no direct cost to the Councils from the supplier for this service, the service provider would take an agreed percentage of revenue generated from advertising.
Suppliers interested in this potential opportunity should indicate their interest by emailing SavingsTeam@scotland-excel.org.uk, by close of business Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79341100
79341200
79341000
79341400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scotland Excel, on behalf of the 32 Local Authorities in Scotland, is looking to engage with the market ahead of a potential Concession Contract opportunity for Scottish Councils to generate income by running digital advertising on Council owned websites.
There are 32 websites, receiving a significant volume of site visits per annum, providing a highly effective opportunity for local, national, and global businesses to advertise their products and services to a large population.
Adverts must comply with relevant Government legislation and guidelines, ensuring the position and reputation of Councils is adequately protected.
It is expected the commercial terms would result in no direct cost to the Councils from the supplier for this service, the service provider would take an agreed percentage of revenue generated from advertising.
Suppliers interested in this potential opportunity should indicate their interest by emailing SavingsTeam@scotland-excel.org.uk, by close of business Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/09/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:758782)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/02/2024