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Events Data Services

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, has issued a tender titled "Events Data Services" in the Marketing/Tourism industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of £55,000. The deadline for tender submissions is 7th April 2023 at 17:00 GMT. This tender opportunity presents a chance for qualified contractors to provide Events Data feed services to VisitScotland.

The procurement process for Events Data Services by VisitScotland is currently in the active stage. Potential bidders should take note of the submission deadline and ensure compliance with the requirements outlined in the tender documents. Businesses offering services related to events data and with experience in providing similar services in the tourism sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process is expected to provide a competitive opportunity for growth and collaboration with VisitScotland in supporting the tourism industry.

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Notice Title

Events Data Services

Notice Description

VisitScotland is tendering for a suitably qualified contractor to provide Events Data feed services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for full description of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726261
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546267
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Early 2026

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
eileen.oneill@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
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

PHYLUM FORGE

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