Communications Nova Scotia often partners with private sector companies and individuals to provide departments, agencies and other government bodies the highest level of communication-related services possible.

We work with creative and innovative companies and individuals in the following areas:

• Audio/Visual Production Services
  • Video Production
  • Script Writing
  • Audio/Visual Services
  • DVD/CD Duplication
  • Photography
• Advertising
  • Media Planning, Buying & Analysis
  • Ad design
  • Copy Writing
  • Script Writing
• Graphic Design
  • Creative Design for Print
  • Production Design
  • Creative Design for Exhibits & Signage
  • Fabrication for Large Format Design
  • Creative Design for Wayfinding
  • Illustration
• Media Monitoring Services
• Presentations
• Public Relations & Marketing
  • Communications
  • Project Management
  • Marketing/Social Marketing
  • Writing
  • Media Training
  • Social Media
• Research
  • Qualitative
  • Quantitative
• Web Services
  • Web Development
  • Web Programming
  • Web Design
  • Multimedia
  • Accessibility Services for the Web
• Writing & Editing
  • Writing, General
  • Substantive Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Forms Analysis
  • Indexing
  • Plain Language
  • Coaching for Writing and Editing
• CNS 10 Other services not listed above

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access suppliers from the list?

The subject matter experts at CNS can help identify suppliers that may meet your needs. If your organization is part of the MASH sector, please contact Procurement Services at (902) 424-7547.

What is a Standing Offer?

A Standing Offer is a contractual arrangement between the Province and a pre-approved supplier. Under the terms and conditions of a Standing Offer, the supplier agrees to provide certain goods or services on an 'as required' basis, during a particular period of time and at a predetermined price or discount.

How is the list compiled?

A Request for Standing Offer tender for communication services is issued as part of the regular tender process, usually in the late summer or early fall, and is posted on the Procurement Services website. These tenders are also sometimes advertised in The Chronicle Herald / Mail Star.

Suppliers who respond during during the specified time frame are evaluated. Any supplier who replies to these tenders and meets the published requirements, as determined during the evaluation, will be accepted.

Is this the only way to do business with CNS?

Partnerships on some projects are also the subject of individual tender calls.

Want to know more?

Further details about all Standing Offers are available on the Procurement Services' Standing Offer website.

You can also contact CNS client services by email at CNSClientSVC@gov.ns.ca.

You can also call (902) 424-2977 or (902) 424-2976.