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Scottish Thistle Awards - National Media Partnership

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a national media partnership to promote the Scottish Thistle Awards on a national level. The opportunity covers the awards programme for 2024, 2025, and 2026, with an expected value of up to 50,000 GBP per year. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of December 4, 2023. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, and operates within the Tourism industry category, using an open procedure for the procurement method.

This tender by VisitScotland offers opportunities for media organisations looking to partner with a reputable tourism authority for national exposure. Businesses in the media and advertising industry, particularly those with experience in event promotion and national campaigns, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender presents a chance for growth through establishing partnerships and gaining exposure in the tourism sector, focusing on promoting prestigious awards on a national scale.

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Notice Title

Scottish Thistle Awards - National Media Partnership

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking a national media partner to raise awareness of the Scottish Thistle Awards on a national level, through a mutually beneficial partnership. The media partnership will focus on the national awards, rather than the regional programme. The opportunity will cover the awards programme for 2024, 2025 and 2026 and the expected value target is up to 50,000 GBP per year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to attached invitation to tender for description of procurement. N/A

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for a period of 24 months, with one further optional extension of up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546262
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

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


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,956 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20232 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
kirsty.strowes@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

NEWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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