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VSEH25001 - Social Media China

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2025 at 13:29

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is seeking a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China under the tender titled "VSEH25001 - Social Media China", within the marketing services industry category. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is estimated at a value of GBP 205,000. The interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 12:00 PM on 17th March 2025. The procurement, managed by VisitScotland headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, covers services to be delivered to the region of China (CN) and is governed under the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in social media marketing and representation, particularly those with experience in the Chinese market. The contract, which spans 1080 days and may be renewed subject to the ongoing demand for services, allows for electronic ordering, invoicing, and payments, simplifying transactions. Businesses capable of providing high-quality marketing services and navigating the digital landscape in China are well-suited to compete in this tender process, potentially expanding their footprint in international markets through collaboration with a prominent organisation like VisitScotland.

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Notice Title

VSEH25001 - Social Media China

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China.

Renewal: Renewal subject to ongoing demand of services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e21e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008350-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Kirsty Strowes
Contact Email
kirsty.strowes@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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