Award

Sales Agency Representation - North America (Business Events)

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jul 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Feb 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, based in Edinburgh, is seeking qualified contractors for the tender titled "Sales Agency Representation - North America (Business Events)", aimed at enhancing its presence in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector within the North American market. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with the tender submission period closing on 17th March 2017. The initiative falls under the services category and is marked complete as of 26th July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sales representation and marketing within the MICE sector, particularly those who have experience working with international clients. Companies capable of demonstrating strong expertise in navigating the North American market would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their business operations and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sales Agency Representation - North America (Business Events)

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide Sales Agency Representation to the North American market within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation - North America within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000482162
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approx. 30 months from contract start date

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
campbell.forsyth@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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