Award

Serviced and Non Serviced Accommodation Data

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 08:33

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland has initiated an open procurement process seeking a qualified supplier to provide serviced and non-serviced accommodation data, classed under statistical services within the service industry category. The contracting opportunity, active as of 2nd December 2025, targets suppliers who can meet detailed requirements outlined in the Statement of Requirement. The procurement, governed by the CELEX legal basis, is scheduled to conclude its tender stage by 23rd January 2026 at 12:00 PM. Located in Scotland, this process is covered under the GPA, with electronic submissions being encouraged to simplify participation and ensure timely responses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in statistical services, particularly those experienced in innovative accommodation data provision. The procurement criteria emphasize quality, price competition, and proven capability in service delivery, considering factors like understanding of requirements and project team experience. Suitably, small to medium enterprises, especially those with adequate economic and technical competence, are well-positioned to engage in this tender. By facilitating business expansion through improved data solutions, participants can leverage this engagement to develop lasting partnerships within Scotland's tourism sector.

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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.

Options: Option to extend for up to 3x 12 months

Renewal: up to 3 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034006-2026
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
SME

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
£218,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEY DATA

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