Tender

PR Agency China

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

22 Apr 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently seeking proposals for the contract titled "PR Agency China," aimed at enhancing its consumer PR needs in the tourism sector. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as an open procedure, with submissions due by 10 May 2019. The successful agency will need an established presence in China and relevant PR experience. The contract has a total value of £72,000 and will begin award consideration shortly after the submission deadline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for public relations agencies specialising in tourism, particularly those with a focus on the Chinese market. Agencies that can demonstrate both capacity and capability to manage consumer PR campaigns will be well-positioned to compete. The contract includes an initial term of 12 months, with potential extensions, providing a stable opening for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR Agency China

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking proposals from suitable qualified agencies that have the capacity, capability and relevant PR experience in the tourism sector alongside an established presence in China to deliver VisitScotland's Consumer PR needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking proposals from suitable qualified agencies that have the capacity, capability and relevant PR experience in the tourism sector alongside an established presence in China to deliver VisitScotland's Consumer PR needs.

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend by a further 2 x 12 month periods at the discretion of VisitScotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000581468
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352047
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2019Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chloe.ritchie@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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