Award

Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

30 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a qualified agency for "Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media." This procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, has a total value of £279,000 and aims to enhance communications and media representation in the business events sector. The deadline for submissions is 28 June 2022, with bids to be electronically submitted through the Public Contracts Scotland website. The delivery will take place in Scotland, with an expected contract duration of up to three years and options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the strategic communications and marketing sectors, particularly those with experience in the tourism industry and event management. Agencies that specialise in media relations and those that can demonstrate expertise in delivering comprehensive marketing strategies for business events would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method facilitates broader participation, enabling a variety of businesses to showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint suitably qualified agency representation for Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint suitably qualified agency representation for Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media

Renewal: Annually

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000695074
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546282
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£279,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£279,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 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
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

DAVIES TANNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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