Award

Event & Stand Management Services - UK & Europe

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

11 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently seeking qualified suppliers to provide Event Staging and Management Services for Business Events across the UK and Europe, with a total contract value of £1,840,000. This tender, titled "Event & Stand Management Services - UK & Europe," is presently in the active Tender stage. Key locations for the events include London, Barcelona, and Frankfurt. Bids must be submitted electronically by 12:00 on 9 June 2022. VisitScotland, based in Edinburgh, is the contracting authority responsible for this procurement, which follows an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, logistics, and related services to expand their presence in the UK and European markets. Companies experienced in managing large-scale events or exhibitions, especially those with the capability to operate in multiple countries, would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract. The potential for a longer-term partnership exists, with the initial contract set for 36 months and an option to extend for an additional 24 months, which underscores the growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Event & Stand Management Services - UK & Europe

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier for the provision of Event Staging and Management Services for Business Events in the UK & European markets

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier for the provision of Event Staging and Management Services for Business Events in the UK and European market.

Renewal: the initial contract period will be 36 months with the option to extend by a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000692910
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546281
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,840,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,215,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
60 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirsty.strowes@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

THE ROCKET GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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