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VSEH25001 - Social Media China

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland has initiated an open procurement process to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China, under the title "VSEH25001 - Social Media China". This tender falls under the services category and is relevant to the tourism industry. The procurement process is in its award stage, with key dates including the tender end date on 17 March 2025. The procurement is managed from Edinburgh, UK, with the primary delivery location being China. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, offering a contract valued at GBP 205,000, to be executed over 1,080 days with the possibility of renewal subject to ongoing demand for services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in social media and tourism, particularly those looking to expand their services into international markets, specifically within China. Companies specialising in digital marketing, social media management, and market representation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions, making the process accessible to businesses regardless of their geographic location. VisitScotland's initiative to enhance its social media presence in China could greatly benefit the selected vendor by offering a stable, long-term contract with the potential for renewal.

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Notice Title

VSEH25001 - Social Media China

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China.

Renewal: Renewal subject to ongoing demand of services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790719
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525519
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Kirsty Strowes
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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