Award

Online Travel Agency in China

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Tender

02 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, UK, has contracted an Online Travel Agency to execute marketing and promotional activities aimed at supporting the international post-Covid recovery strategy for tourism in Scotland. The procurement process was initiated through an open tender with the contract awarded on 11 March 2022. The total contract value is £675,000, and it primarily falls under the services category related to marketing and tourism sector. The contract requires delivery activities to take place in China, with adherence to specific review procedures as outlined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the tourism and marketing sectors, particularly those with a strong focus on leisure travel in the Chinese market. Companies specialising in digital marketing, travel services, or tourism promotion would be ideally positioned to compete, leveraging this contract to enhance their market presence and capability in international tourism. Engaging with VisitScotland not only promotes brand visibility but also facilitates collaboration in innovative marketing initiatives to attract visitors to Scotland.

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Notice Title

Online Travel Agency in China

Notice Description

VisitScotland has contracted with an Online Travel Agency with expertise in the leisure travel sector in China to work with VisitScotland to deliver a range of marketing and promotional activities in support of VisitScotland's international post-Covid recovery strategy by inspiring visitors and selling Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has contracted with an Online Travel Agency with expertise in the leisure travel sector in China to work with VisitScotland to deliver a range of marketing and promotional activities in support of VisitScotland's international post-Covid recovery strategy by inspiring visitors and selling Scotland.

Renewal: 2 x maximum 12-month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000671266
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445957
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Eileen O'Neill
Contact Email
eileen.o'neill@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1415664017

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIP.COM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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