Award

Online Travel Agency in China

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2022 at 15:52

Tender

02 Nov 2021 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, based in Edinburgh, is conducting a procurement process for an Online Travel Agency specialising in the leisure travel sector in China. This open tender, initiated to support VisitScotland’s international post-Covid recovery strategy, is currently in the award stage, having recently signed a contract worth £675,000 on 11 March 2022. The specified contract delivery period is 360 days, with options for up to two additional 12-month renewals. The deadline for tender submissions was 15 December 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the travel and tourism sector, particularly those that are well-versed in the Chinese market. Companies that can provide innovative marketing and promotional activities aimed at inspiring travel to Scotland will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses with experience in handling international travel logistics and operations may enhance their prospects by competing for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Online Travel Agency in China

Notice Description

VisitScotland has contracted with an Online Travel Agency with expertise in the leisure travel sector in China to work with VisitScotland to deliver a range of marketing and promotional activities in support of VisitScotland's international post-Covid recovery strategy by inspiring visitors and selling Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has contracted with an Online Travel Agency with expertise in the leisure travel sector in China to work with VisitScotland to deliver a range of marketing and promotional activities in support of VisitScotland's international post-Covid recovery strategy by inspiring visitors and selling Scotland.

Renewal: 2 x maximum 12-month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f276
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009806-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Eileen O'Neill
Contact Email
eileen.o'neill@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1415664017

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIP.COM GROUP

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