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Event & Stand Management Services - UK & Europe

VISITSCOTLAND

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 12:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland has completed a procurement process titled "Event & Stand Management Services - UK & Europe," classified under the industry category of event services. This process, conducted under the open procedure method, was aimed at securing a qualified supplier to manage event staging and services for business events across the UK and Europe, including specific locations such as London, Barcelona, and Frankfurt. The procurement stage has progressed to the award, with the contract being actively awarded to The Rocket Group for an amount of GBP 1,215,000. Though the tender process is now complete, the details emphasize opportunities within the European and UK market.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses involved in event management and services, particularly those with expertise in international markets. The open procurement method signifies competitive participation, aligning well with SMEs and companies capable of delivering high-quality technical and price services. Businesses focusing on the event management sector, particularly within tourist and business event frameworks, may benefit from similar future opportunities to expand their services across key European locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event & Stand Management Services - UK & Europe

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier for the provision of Event Staging and Management Services for Business Events in the UK & European markets

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier for the provision of Event Staging and Management Services for Business Events in the UK and European market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085813-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,215,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirsty.strowes@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 ROCKET GROUP

Further Information

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