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TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2019 at 01:00

Tender

12 Jun 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently inviting tenders for a concession regarding the production of a suite of 26 regional iCentre maps. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in Scotland. The tender is in the active planning stage, with submission deadlines set for 19 July 2019, at 12:00 PM. Businesses interested in participating can submit electronic responses through the Public Contracts Scotland website, ensuring timely uploads to avoid last-minute issues. This open procurement process aims to select a third-party publisher who will independently manage the costs and advertising associated with these maps.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in publishing, cartography, and advertising to expand their market presence. Companies capable of producing high-quality maps and engaging local advertisers will be particularly well-suited. By fostering local partnerships and leveraging the visibility provided by the regional iCentres, tenderers can significantly enhance their business growth and contribute to local tourism efforts. Interested bidders are encouraged to consider the potential community benefits and additional value they can bring to VisitScotland, aligning with the authority's commitment to optimal procurement outcomes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Concession -Suite of 26 Regional iCentre Maps

Notice Description

VisitScotland currently has a core network of 26 iCentres - regional information hubs providing inspiration and advice to millions of visitors each year. As part of our local information service we currently offer visitors in our iCentres (and some of our local iKnow partners) free local maps. VisitScotland is seeking to open up the opportunity for a third party publisher to produce these local maps for our iCentres. The supplier is expected to supply the above service without subsidy from VisitScotland; the successful Tenderer will recruit all advertising, incurring related expenditure for print, production, delivery to agreed locations and disposal of residual stock whilst retaining the full income from sales to offset all such costs, ensuring there is no cost to VisitScotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland currently has a core network of 26 iCentres - regional information hubs providing inspiration and advice to millions of visitors each year. As part of our local information service we currently offer visitors in our iCentres (and some of our local iKnow partners) free local maps. VisitScotland is seeking to open up the opportunity for a third party publisher to produce these local maps for our iCentres. The supplier is expected to supply the above service without subsidy from VisitScotland; the successful Tenderer will recruit all advertising, incurring related expenditure for print, production, delivery to agreed locations and disposal of residual stock whilst retaining the full income from sales to offset all such costs, ensuring there is no cost to VisitScotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000583650
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359199
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VisitScotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
Postcode Area
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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