Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
UK
Contact person: Oliver Johnstone
Telephone: +44 1738475000
E-mail: OJohnstone@pkc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PKC14158 Copywriting and Content Services
Reference number: PKC14158
II.1.2) Main CPV code
92312211
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Perth and Kinross Council are looking for an experienced copywriter to undertake work through Perth and Kinross Council.
We require an agency with significant experience in writing engaging copy for a business and investor audience, with a particular focus on inward investment.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
260 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92312211
79340000
79970000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
Perth and Kinross Local Authority Area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Perth and Kinross Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced copywriter to undertake work through Perth and Kinross Council.
We require an agency with significant experience in writing engaging copy for a business and investor audience, with a particular focus on inward investment.
Requirements include copywriting and content management of the Invest in Perth brand, including the Invest in Perth website, monthly business bulletin delivered through Mailchimp, the design and copy writing of the annual publication of the Invest in Perth magazine and flexibility to deliver adhoc work.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
260 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Council will have the option of extending the Contract, in phases, for 2 further periods of up to 1 year after the expiry of the initial term.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Estimated value of the contract includes the extension period.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
4B.4 The Bidder will be required to state the values for the following for the last two financial years:
1. Current Ratio (Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities)
2. Net Assets (Net Worth) (value per the Balance Sheet)
4B.5.1 The Bidder must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract:
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Employer’s Liability Insurance
Public Liability Insurance
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
4B.4 Financial Ratios
The acceptable range is:
1. Current Ratio - it is expected that the ratio is equal to or greater than 1, i.e. Current Assets will equal or exceed Current Liabilities for both years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed by tenderers together with appropriate supporting evidence to confirm the suitability of the tenderer for the contract.
2. Net Assets (Net Worth) - it is expected that the Net Worth will be positive, i.e. a Net Assets position for both years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed together with appropriate supporting evidence to confirm the suitability of the tenderer for the contract.
4B.5 Level of Insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance in the sum of GBP1,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.
Employer’s Liability Insurance in the sum of GBP10,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.
Public Liability Insurance in the sum of GBP5,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
4C.1.2 Bidders will be required to provide three examples of how they have delivered a similar service within the last three years.
4C.10 Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract.
4D.1 Quality Management Procedures
4D.1 Health & Safety Procedures
4D.1 Environmental Management Standards
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
4C.1.2 Bidders will be required to provide three examples of comparable contracts delivered within the last three years, including client, scope , outputs and outcomes
4C.10 Bidders will be required to confirm what proportion of the contract they intend to subcontract.
4D.1 Quality Management Procedures
1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent),
OR
2. The bidder must be able to provide documented evidence of their Quality Management policies and procedures as detailed in the Instructions for Tenderers document.
4D.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum.
OR,
2. The bidder must be able to provide documented evidence of their Health and Safety policies and procedures as detailed in the Instructions for Tenderers document.
4D.2 Environmental Management Standards
1 The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance with
BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate,
OR
2. The bidder must be able to provide documented evidence of their Quality Management policies and procedures as detailed in evaluation guidance.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
30/11/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
30/11/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Prior to the end of this contract ending.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32861. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community benefits are included in this requirement, more information on community benefits can be found in the instructions for tenderers document.
(SC Ref:845733)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Perth Sheriff Court
County Building, Tay Street
Perth
PH2 8NL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/10/2026