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Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (North America)

VISITSCOTLAND

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Award

22 Mar 2024 at 00:00

Tender

19 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (North America)". The procurement process was managed by VisitScotland as the buying organisation based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of Marketing/Tourism services. The tender focused on decarbonisation efforts in Scotland through the development of product, programme, marketing, and promotional activities. The deadline for submission and award took place on 2023-11-20.

This tender by VisitScotland presents an opportunity for businesses in the Marketing/Tourism sector, particularly Inbound Tour Operators interested in North American markets, to participate in sustainable tourism initiatives and contribute to decarbonisation efforts in Scotland. Businesses with a focus on developing products, assisting in programme development, and marketing activities would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method used was an open procedure. Interested businesses should take note of the deadline and submission details to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Title

Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (North America)

Notice Description

VisitScotland, supported by its appointed Sustainable Tourism Specialist, has appointed an Inbound Tour Operator (North America) to develop product, assist in programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland, supported by its appointed Sustainable Tourism Specialist, has appointed an Inbound Tour Operator (North America) to develop product, assist in programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland.. Year 2 and Year 3 extensions will be dependent on budget and learnings and will look to secure additional tour operator(s) focusing on additional campaigns in North America along with other dedicated market specific campaigns (e.g. German market).

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000747999
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501615
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20242 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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