Tender

Media Monitoring - English Speaking Markets

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a key body governed by public law, is seeking to procure media monitoring services targeting English-speaking markets. Located in Edinburgh, this tender is part of the services industry category with a contract value of £57,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure, with electronic and written submissions accepted. Key dates for interested businesses include the submission deadline on 11th July 2025 and the award starting on the same day, which will see the contract period lasting up to 1080 days with potential extensions.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in media monitoring services, particularly those experienced in handling English-speaking markets. Companies with robust electronic document handling capabilities and a track record in service delivery within the stipulated contract duration will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Given the scope of work and ongoing demand, businesses positioned to provide innovative and reliable monitoring solutions will be leveraged for significant growth and market presence through this contract with VisitScotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Monitoring - English Speaking Markets

Notice Description

Provision of Media Monitoring services - English speaking markets

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Media Monitoring for English speaking markets

Renewal: This will be a 12 month contract with 2 additional 12 month extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802256
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532978
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be subject to ongoing demand

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Billy Hislop
Contact Email
billy.hislop@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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