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French Sales Agency

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently seeking a contractor through an open procurement process to provide sales agency services in France. The tender, titled "French Sales Agency," has an estimated value of £106,800 and is classified under the tourism and marketing sectors. The submission period closes on 10 January 2022, with bids to be opened the same day at 10:30 AM. All proposals must be submitted electronically, following guidelines available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in sales and marketing services, particularly those with expertise in the tourism sector and an understanding of the French market. As VisitScotland has indicated willingness to accept varied proposals, firms that can demonstrate qualified staff and innovative strategies will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the contract is expected to sustain for an initial term of 12 months, with possibilities of renewal, engaging successful contractors for extended periods and fostering longer-term business relationships.

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Notice Title

French Sales Agency

Notice Description

VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to provide sales agency services in France. Please see attached Invitation to Tender and Statement of Requirement for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to deliver sales agency services in France.

Renewal: this will be awarded for 12 months with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675050
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546276
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

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£106,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This requirement will be retender within 12 to 36 months depending on the usage of applicable extensions.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Kirsty Strowes, Rory Hewitt
Contact Email
kirsty.strowes@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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPSCOTCH TOURISM FRANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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