Tender

Serviced and Non Serviced Accommodation Data

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently seeking a qualified supplier for their "Serviced and Non Serviced Accommodation Data" contract within the services sector, specifically focusing on statistical services. The procurement is facilitated under an open procedure, adhering to the legal framework of the EU directive 32014L0024, and is valued at £240,000. The procurement location is Scotland, with the contract involving electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. The tender stage commenced on 2nd December 2025 and will close on 23rd January 2026, with the award phase beginning on the same day. Interested businesses should note the requirement for consortium participation and the submission of specific SPD forms for subcontractors under certain conditions, with attractive renewal possibilities extending the contract period up to 48 months.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in statistical services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive accommodation data analysis. Companies with a strong capacity in innovation, demonstrable methodology, and applied experience, as well as competitive pricing, will find this opportunity beneficial for significant business growth. Suitable candidates would include businesses with relevant expertise, past experiences, and solid financial standings, potentially requiring assurance measures like Parent Company Guarantees. This contract presents a chance for businesses to leverage and expand their expertise in support of Scotland's tourism marketing initiatives, overseen by VisitScotland, thereby fostering long-term collaborations through potential contract extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Serviced and Non Serviced Accommodation Data

Notice Description

VisitScotland is looking to contract a suitably qualified supplier to provide Serviced and Non Serviced Accommodation Data. Full description is available in the Statement of Requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is looking to contract a suitably qualified supplier to provide Serviced and Non Serviced Accommodation Data as per requirement details provided in the Statement of Requirement.

Renewal: up to 3 x 12 month extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079104-2025
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

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Shona Jones
Contact Email
shona.jones@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
TLM Scotland

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

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