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Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (North America)

VISITSCOTLAND

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Award

22 Mar 2024 at 16:03

Tender

19 Oct 2023 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland procured an Inbound Tour Operator (North America) to support the decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland. The procurement was completed under an open procedure. The contract was awarded to The Travel Corporation, with a value of £80,000, signed on 12th January 2024. The main procurement category was services within the travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services industry.

This tender opportunity for an Inbound Tour Operator (North America) can benefit businesses in the tourism sector looking to develop products, assist in programme development, and engage in marketing activities in Scotland. Companies offering high-quality technical services with a focus on reducing carbon footprint in the travel industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract with VisitScotland.

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Notice Title

Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (North America)

Notice Description

VisitScotland, supported by its appointed Sustainable Tourism Specialist, has appointed an Inbound Tour Operator (North America) to develop product, assist in programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland, supported by its appointed Sustainable Tourism Specialist, has appointed an Inbound Tour Operator (North America) to develop product, assist in programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland. Additional information: Year 2 and Year 3 extensions will be dependent on budget and learnings and will look to secure additional tour operator(s) focusing on additional campaigns in North America along with other dedicated market specific campaigns (e.g. German market).

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040d4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009469-2024
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

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eileen.oneill@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

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

THE TRAVEL

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