Award

Accessibility Guide Service (Concession)

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is seeking a partner to provide an Accessibility Guide Service (Concession) for the tourism industry in Scotland. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract valued at £280,000 GBP signed on 19th March 2024. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, UK, and falls under the 'Marketing/Tourism' industry category.

This tender opportunity for the Accessibility Guide Service can benefit businesses in the tourism and accessibility sectors. Companies offering digital access guide production services for tourism venues are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method provides a fair chance for SMEs in the services category to participate in this public contracting process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessibility Guide Service (Concession)

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking a partnership with an accessibility specialist who can provide an established complete Access Guide production service for the tourism industry. The supplier will supply the above service without subsidy from VisitScotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has appointed an accessibility specialist who can provide an established complete Access Guide production service for the tourism industry. The supplier will supply the above service without subsidy from VisitScotland

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000754040
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501619
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eileen.oneill@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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

ACCESSABLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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