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Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (Germany)

VISITSCOTLAND

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (Germany)." The project falls under the tourism industry category and aims to support the decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland by developing product and programme development, marketing, and promotional activities with shared learnings. The procurement is being handled through an open procedure, managed by VisitScotland, with the submission deadline set for 12:00 PM on 11th November 2024. The total project value is £108,000, and the services are to be delivered across Scotland with the project duration set for 720 days, including the possibility of a one-year extension depending on budget and learnings. The submission method is electronic, through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable tourism, especially those with expertise in handling inbound tourism from Germany. Companies involved in eco-friendly tourism solutions, marketing, and programme development will find this contract particularly relevant. The initiative is ideal for businesses aiming to forge partnerships with a prominent public body, gain visibility in the sustainable tourism market, and contribute to environmental efforts. Such a venture not only accelerates business growth but also aligns with global trends in sustainable practices, offering substantial future potential for participating organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (Germany)

Notice Description

VisitScotland and its Sustainable Tourism Specialist are seeking to work with Inbound Tour Operator(s) (who deliver visitors to Scotland primarily from Germany) to develop product, programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland and its Sustainable Tourism Specialist are seeking to work with Inbound Tour Operator(s) (who deliver visitors to Scotland primarily from Germany) to develop product, programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland.. Year 2 extension will be dependent on budget and learnings.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780971
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546284
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

WOLTERS RUNDREISEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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