VisitScotland Global Strategic Communications and Media

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Notice Title

VisitScotland Global Strategic Communications and Media

Notice Description

A supplier is required to lead VisitScotland Business Events' global strategic communications, positioning Scotland as a worldclass, policy aligned business events destination. It is needed to amplify the work of the BE team to manage an international press office; shape messaging for major global tradeshows and support the development of national initiatives including a new National Influencer Network, and the forthcoming National Business Events Strategy. This supplier is further needed to elevate and to maintain Scotland's visibility and credibility on the global stage, influence key decisionmakers across sectors, strengthen policy-aligned storytelling, and ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as a leader in business events that drive economic, societal, and knowledge exchange impact. The appointed supplier will work closely with the sole existing dedicated business events PR supplier in North America which has focus almost exclusively on Corporate & Incentive geographical markets, as well as the VisitScotland Corporate Affairs team.

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Lot 1

A supplier is required to lead VisitScotland Business Events' global strategic communications, positioning Scotland as a worldclass, policy aligned business events destination. It is needed to amplify the work of the Business Events team to manage an international press office; shape messaging for major global tradeshows and support the development of national initiatives including a new National Influencer Network, and the forthcoming National Business Events Strategy. This supplier is further needed to elevate and to maintain Scotland's visibility and credibility on the global stage, influence key decisionmakers across sectors, strengthen policy-aligned storytelling, and ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as a leader in business events that drive economic, societal, and knowledge exchange impact. The appointed supplier will work closely with the sole existing dedicated business events PR supplier in North America which has focus almost exclusively on Corporate & Incentive geographical markets, as well as the VisitScotland Corporate Affairs team. The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to award it for two further 12 month periods (subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing requirement)

Renewal: Two 12 month optional extensions are included

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c078
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061392-2026
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

79416000 - Public relations services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £348,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £348,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: 31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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: Not specified
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward: City Centre
Westminster Constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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