Award

Social Media Support in China

01415664017

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Summary of the contracting process

The Edinburgh Sheriff Court has awarded a contract to Travel Link Digital Co., Ltd for the provision of Social Media Support in China. The contract, valued at GBP 147,600.0, was signed on 8th September 2022. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure and falls under the main procurement category of services. The contract involves delivering VisitScotland's consumer social media needs in China for a 12-month period, with the possibility of extension for two additional 12-month periods at VisitScotland's discretion.

This tender for Social Media Support in China, issued by VisitScotland, presents business growth opportunities for social media agencies with expertise in the tourism sector and a presence in China and the UK. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with experience in social media management, channel development, and content production in the tourism industry. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 13th July 2022, offering potential bidders the chance to secure a 3-year project valued at GBP 147,600.0.

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Notice Title

Social Media Support in China

Notice Description

VisitScotland has awarded a contract to deliver VisitScotland's Consumer social media needs in China for a 12-month period, beginning August 2022, with a possibility to extend for a further two periods of 12 months at VisitScotland's discretion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has awarded a contract to deliver VisitScotland's Consumer social media needs in China for a 12-month period, beginning August 2022, with a possibility to extend for a further two periods of 12 months at VisitScotland's discretion.. Value stated is the maximum 3-year value including all options and extensions

Options: - payment to third parties for annual service, verification and data-access fees for WeChat and Weibo - boosted posts, engagement campaigns and bespoke content creation - postage to facilitate competitions prize delivery/postage in China - support with our Chinese domain name hosting

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000698770
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467735
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 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
01415664017
Contact Name
Eileen O'Neill
Contact Email
eileen.oneill@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 5UB
Post Town
Glasgow
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

TRAVEL LINK DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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