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Cruise Tourism Opportunity Review

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves VisitScotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, UK, which is currently in the Tender stage for the "Cruise Tourism Opportunity Review". This process is aimed at gaining insights into the Scottish cruise tourism ecosystem, including potential opportunities and impacts on local ports and communities. The tender period is set to end on 4th July 2019 at 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing immediately afterwards. The procurement is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure, encouraging broad participation from relevant stakeholders.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research, tourism, and environmental consultancy to expand their operations. Companies that focus on providing data analysis, strategic assessments, and development strategies in the tourism sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The insightful research commissioned could assist in shaping future initiatives within the Scottish cruise market, making it essential for businesses positioned within this industry to engage and contribute effectively.

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Notice Title

Cruise Tourism Opportunity Review

Notice Description

The Partners have commissioned research that will: - Provide a comprehensive understanding of the Scottish cruise tourism ecosystem and the relative opportunities at individual local port, regional and national level; - Identify pressure points and impacts on infrastructure, environment and local communities; - Inform future planning by providing data on likely future sustainable growth at port, region and national level; - Provide the evidence base for local, regional and national cruise development assessments and strategies; - Consider how the changing cruise market may affect Scotland's position in the market - including the growth of expedition level arrival, out with established port infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Partners have commissioned research that will: - Provide a comprehensive understanding of the Scottish cruise tourism ecosystem and the relative opportunities at individual local port, regional and national level; - Identify pressure points and impacts on infrastructure, environment and local communities; - Inform future planning by providing data on likely future sustainable growth at port, region and national level; - Provide the evidence base for local, regional and national cruise development assessments and strategies; - Consider how the changing cruise market may affect Scotland's position in the market - including the growth of expedition level arrival, out with established port infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000587329
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Alison McManus, Eileen O'Neill, Gordon Hutton
Contact Email
alison.mcmanus@scotent.co.uk, eileen.o'neill@visitscotland.com, gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk, hieprocurement@hient.co.uk, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk, william.maclean@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312447676, +44 1314722222, +44 1412425466, +44 1412482700, +44 1414685025, +44 1463245245

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKOSGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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