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Proof of Concept - Google Cloud Platform Data Tools

VISITSCOTLAND

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently conducting a public procurement process to appoint a vendor for a short-term commission titled "Proof of Concept - Google Cloud Platform Data Tools." This initiative, aimed at enhancing Statistics and Research Data capabilities, is open for tenders and is classified under the services industry, specifically within Marketing/Tourism. Located in Edinburgh (EH6 6JH), the tender period closes on 19 February 2020, with the aim for all activities to be concluded by 31 March 2020. The procurement method is open, and bids must be submitted electronically through the specified Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for companies operating in cloud computing, data analytics, and research services fields. Businesses that specialise in Google Cloud Platform tools and have the capacity to meet the tight deadlines associated with the project will be particularly well-suited to submit a bid. As the procurement process is active, companies interested in expanding their engagement with public sector contracts should consider participating to leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proof of Concept - Google Cloud Platform Data Tools

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor in a short-term commission to assist with a Proof of Concept exercise on Google Cloud Platform Data Tools for Statistics and Research Data

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor on a short-term commission to assist with a Proof of Concept exercise on Google Cloud Platform Data Tools for Statistics and Research Data.. Activity must be concluded by 31 March 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000613648
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546277
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20205 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Eileen O'Neill, Rory Hewitt
Contact Email
eileen.o'neill@visitscotland.com, 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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATATONIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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