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Provision of Serviced Accommodation for Scotland Data

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process, seeking a contractor for the provision of serviced accommodation data services in Scotland. This open procedure, titled "Provision of Serviced Accommodation for Scotland Data," falls under the "Tourism" industry category. The procurement process is digital/cloud-based, meaning there is no specific main site or place of performance. Interested parties must submit their electronic responses by 12th December 2024 at 12:00 PM GMT. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, and the contract is planned to begin on the same date as the submission deadline.

This tender process offers a clear business growth opportunity for companies specialising in data services, particularly those with experience in providing cloud-based or digital solutions. SMEs and larger enterprises with robust capabilities in managing and delivering data services tailored to the tourism sector would find this contract especially suitable. VisitScotland's emphasis on digital submission simplifies participation and broadens the scope of competition, allowing businesses to leverage their technological proficiency to secure this valuable contract. The initial contract period is 12 months, with potential extension for up to 24 months, providing sustained business prospects for the selected contractor.

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Notice Title

Provision of Serviced Accommodation for Scotland Data

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of Serviced Accommodation for Scotland data services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for full description of the procurement.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months at the discretion of the buyer. For the benefit of doubt, the maximum period of contract will be up to a maximum period of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783738
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546286
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

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


CPV Codes

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,396 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months 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
Contact Name
Rory Hewitt
Contact Email
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

LIGHTHOUSE INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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