Award

Sales Agency Services in North America

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, located in Edinburgh, has initiated an open tender process for Sales Agency Services in North America to support Business Events activities. This procurement, classified under the Tourism industry category, is regulated under the open procedure and has a submission deadline on 29th August 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract, valued at £255,000, will commence immediately after the tender period ends and will last for three years with the possibility of annual renewals. This process is facilitated electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in Sales Agency Services, particularly those with experience in the North American market. Companies adept at providing comprehensive sales representation to promote business events can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility within the Tourism sector. This opportunity is well-suited for firms looking to establish or strengthen their presence in North America, offering potential growth through a long-term partnership with a reputable client such as VisitScotland.

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Notice Title

Sales Agency Services in North America

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation to the North American market to support Business Events activity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation to the North American market to support Business Events activity.

Renewal: Yearly

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773811
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546289
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£254,448 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirsty.strowes@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
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

DCI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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