Tender

Host Venue for VisitScotland Connect 2028 & 2029 Workshop and Dinner

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently in the tender stage for procuring a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2028 and 2029 workshop and dinner, targeting the event services industry. The procurement process is open and international, aimed at securing venues within the North and Islands area of Scotland. Key dates include the tender end date on 6th May 2025, with electronic submission methods encouraged. The total estimated contract value is £723,000 for both events, split into two lots with individual values of £353,000 and £370,000 respectively. Quality and price are the main award criteria, prioritised at 60% and 40% respectively.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the event services sector, particularly those experienced in hosting large-scale, international gatherings. It is ideal for venues that can cater to the needs of diverse attendees from the global tourism industry, offering a valuable platform for showcasing Scottish tourism products. Businesses equipped with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies will have the best chance of success in this competitive procurement process, fostering growth through high-profile exposure and networking opportunities.

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Notice Title

Host Venue for VisitScotland Connect 2028 & 2029 Workshop and Dinner

Notice Description

This procurement is for a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2028 and 2029 workshop and dinner within the North and Islands area of Scotland. - VisitScotland Connect is VisitScotland's travel trade workshop event that offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product or service to showcase to prospective and regular buyers. - The event is open to businesses from all sectors of the Scottish tourism industry and leisure buyers from all corners of the globe.

Lot Information

VSEH25002 - Host Venue for VS Connect 2028

This procurement is for a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2028 workshops and dinner within the North and Islands area of Scotland. - VisitScotland Connect is VisitScotland's travel trade workshop event that offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product or service to showcase to prospective and regular buyers. - The event is open to businesses from all sectors of the Scottish tourism industry and leisure buyers from all corners of the globe.

VSEH25002 - Host Venue for VS Connect 2029

This procurement is for a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2029 workshops and dinner within the the North and Islands area of Scotland. - VisitScotland Connect is VisitScotland's travel trade workshop event that offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product or service to showcase to prospective and regular buyers. - The event is open to businesses from all sectors of the Scottish tourism industry and leisure buyers from all corners of the globe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013171-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£723,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£723,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Early 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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