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Research - The Role of VisitScotland in the Customer Journey

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is seeking a qualified contractor for the tender titled "Research - The Role of VisitScotland in the Customer Journey". The procurement process, led by VisitScotland based in Edinburgh, falls under the industry category of Tourism. The tender involves research services with a contract value of £80,000, with an open procurement method and a deadline for submissions by 8th August 2024. The main procurement stage is currently active, and the tender could provide growth opportunities for businesses interested in providing research services within the tourism industry.

This tender by VisitScotland offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in research services and operating in the tourism sector. Businesses proficient in market research, customer journey analysis, and service evaluation are well-suited to compete. The tender process includes electronic submission methods and requires proficiency in English language for bid submissions. Interested businesses with relevant expertise have until the deadline on 8th August 2024 to submit their proposals, potentially leading to a contract award and business growth opportunities within the tourism industry.

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Notice Title

Research - The Role of VisitScotland in the Customer Journey

Notice Description

VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to deliver research services as outlined in Schedule 1 - Statement of Requirement

Lot Information

Lot 1

A full description of the Procurement is available within the Invitation to Tender and accompanying Schedules 1 - 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000772757
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546293
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 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
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Jonathan Nicolson, Rory Hewitt
Contact Email
jonathan.nicolson@gov.scot, marc.jones@gov.scot, rory.hewitt@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESIGNIT DENMARK A/S (BRANCH IN LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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