Tender

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

08 Aug 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland has initiated the procurement process for the "Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey", aiming to engage a qualified supplier to conduct essential research services for this project within the tourism industry. The tender period is open until 13th September 2019, with bids to be submitted electronically. The project has a total value of £259,500 and will take place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is classified as open, allowing any interested parties to compete.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in market research and data collection, particularly those with experience in the tourism sector. Suppliers with expertise in conducting surveys and analysing accommodation data will find this procurement relevant. Additionally, businesses capable of demonstrating innovative approaches to enhance participation and reporting in the survey will be well-positioned to compete. Notably, the contract may renew for up to two additional years, allowing successful bidders the chance to foster a long-term partnership with VisitScotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to provide research services in regards to the Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey (SAOS) provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on the demand for accommodation in Scotland. The fast turnaround of the results for each month means that the survey is a key indicator in monitoring the performance of the tourism industry in Scotland. VisitScotland (formerly the Scottish Tourist Board) commissioned the first occupancy survey in the 1970's and they have evolved into the series of Accommodation Surveys which exist today. VisitScotland is running a tender exercise to find a suitably qualified supplier to continue the delivery of this survey.

Renewal: This contract is subject to 2x12 Month renewals at the discretion of VisitScotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000593902
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362818
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£259,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£259,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This procurement, dependent on extensions, will be retendered within 12-36 months from date of award.

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
rory.hewitt@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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