Award

Search Engine Optimisation

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2022 at 13:49

Tender

16 Dec 2021 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Search Engine Optimisation" contract is led by VisitScotland, based in Edinburgh, UK. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on web search engine providers. The procurement was initiated as an open procedure with an active status, and it is tied to an overall contract value of £500,000. Key dates include the submission period ending on 28 January 2022, with a contract duration of 360 days that may include two 12-month renewals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in search engine optimisation, digital marketing, and related services. Companies that demonstrate technical expertise, innovative approaches, and competitive pricing will be well-suited to participate. Additionally, the contract’s framework may encourage smaller enterprises and niche providers to bid, particularly those in the UK looking to enhance their client portfolios within the tourism and marketing sectors.

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Notice Title

Search Engine Optimisation

Notice Description

VisitScotland has appointed a supplier of SEO services for https://www.visitscotland.com

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has appointed a supplier of SEO services for https://www.visitscotland.com

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03027e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011290-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72414000 - Web search engine providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YARD

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