Tender

Sales Agency Representation - German Speaking Markets (Business Events)

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

19 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, located in Edinburgh, is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of Sales Agency Representation aimed at the German-speaking markets, including Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, to support Business Events activities. The total contract value is £291,000, and the procurement method is open procedure. Interested parties should note that the tender submission period ends on 25 February 2021 at 14:00, with bids being opened at the same time.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sales and marketing services, particularly those with expertise in the German-speaking regions. Companies involved in business events, tourism, and related fields can leverage this tender to expand their market presence. Bidders should demonstrate strong economic performance and be prepared to meet insurance requirements, positioning themselves as capable service providers to VisitScotland.

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Notice Title

Sales Agency Representation - German Speaking Markets (Business Events)

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualifies vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation to the German speaking market (Germany, Switzerland & Austria) to support Business Events activity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualifies vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation to the German Speaking markets of Germany, Switzerland and Austria to support Business Events activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000641499
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404520
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2021Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
campbell.forsyth@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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