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Carbon Emissions Project

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by VisitScotland for the "Carbon Emissions Project," which aims to assess the organisation's Scope 3 carbon emissions. This project falls under the tourism industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is currently in the open stage, with submissions due by 14 June 2022 at 10:00 AM. The total estimated value for this contract is £30,000, and participants must submit their proposals electronically via the provided link to Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in environmental consulting and carbon assessment, particularly those with expertise in Scope 3 emission strategies and sustainability initiatives. Companies with experience in carrying out comprehensive environmental assessments and creating prioritisation strategies for carbon reduction would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract not only contributes to public sector sustainability goals but also enhances the bidding company's visibility and credibility within the growing green market.

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Notice Title

Carbon Emissions Project

Notice Description

To undertake assessment of the VisitScotland's Scope 3 carbon emissions. This covers the entirety of VisitScotland's operations and associated spend. In line with updated Scottish Government legislation VisitScotland is looking to undertake an assessment of all indirect/Scope 3 emissions. This will allow VisitScotland to gain an understanding of the impact of Scope 3 carbon emissions in relation to the current carbon footprint, and to create a Scope 3 prioritisation strategy and reduction targets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the attached Statement of Requirement and appendices for full description of Procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000694366
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546271
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Rory Hewitt
Contact Email
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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