Award

Leaflet Merchandising, Storage & Distribution

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Apr 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

19 Oct 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

03 Oct 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, UK, is currently engaged in the contracting process for "Leaflet Merchandising, Storage & Distribution." This procurement falls under the services category and was initiated as an open tender. The tender submission deadline was extended to 16th November 2017, aligning with the tender period, which concluded on the same date. The procurement process seeks to establish a framework contract that enables the distribution of visitor information and printed literature across multiple locations in Scotland.

This opportunity is especially suited for businesses specialising in marketing, logistics, and distribution services, particularly those with capabilities to manage the supply of promotional materials to venues that cater to tourists and locals alike. Enterprises with experience in handling community outreach or those proficient in managing information resources within educational institutions, transport hubs, and hospitality sectors will find this tender aligned with their service offerings. Engaging in this contract can enhance market presence and open avenues for sustained partnerships within the tourism industry across Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leaflet Merchandising, Storage & Distribution

Notice Description

Leaflet Merchandising, Storage & Distribution

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland and collaborative partners are seeking to award a single supplier framework contract for the provision Leaflet Merchandising, Storage and Distribution of visitor information and other printed literature, plus additional collateral to multiple locations around Scotland. Prospective suppliers must have the ability to supply visitor information, events and exhibitions leaflets to outlets that target the domestic Scottish market and the on arrival tourist market. This may include (but not restricted to): - Community venues such as libraries, health centres, dentists' waiting rooms, shopping centres, leisure centres, swimming pools; - Community educational and other educational venues including colleges and universities; Transport hubs, hotels, attractions, museums and entertainment venues

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000513919
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317185
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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