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Sales Agency Representation - German Speaking Markets (Business Events)

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

22 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland has initiated a procurement process under an open procedure to appoint a qualified vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation specifically targeting the German-speaking markets of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria to support Business Events activity. The total contract value is £285,000, with electronic submissions accepted via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The tender stage is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 PM on 20th September 2024. The prospective contract is anticipated to commence immediately thereafter. The buying organisation, VisitScotland, is headquartered at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, and operates within the tourism industry.

This tender opportunity allows businesses within the sales and marketing sectors, particularly those with experience in the tourism industry, to expand their reach into European markets. Suitable candidates will be companies skilled in business events and possess the capability to engage effectively with German-speaking clients. With the potential for yearly renewals, this contract offers a long-term engagement opportunity that can significantly contribute to the growth and establishment of a strong market presence in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Businesses that specialise in cross-border marketing and event management would be well-suited to this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Sales Agency Representation - German Speaking Markets (Business Events)

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation to the German speaking markets (Germany, Switzerland & Austria) 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 German Speaking markets of Germany, Switzerland and Austria to support Business Events activity.

Renewal: Yearly

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775871
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546288
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
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months 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

MMGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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