Tender

Media Evaluation

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is inviting tenders for the provision of Media Evaluation services. The tender falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently in the "tender" stage and uses an open procedure method. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 11th July 2025. The contract, valued at £123,000, includes an initial term of 12 months with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. It is crucial for potential bidders to adhere to the submission method specified, which permits both electronic and written submissions.

This tender opportunity is highly suitable for businesses specialising in media evaluation services. Companies with robust capabilities in analysing media impact and providing strategic insights will find this contract particularly appealing. It provides a substantial opportunity for growth due to its potential recurring nature, contingent upon ongoing demand. This procurement is ideal for firms adept at working within the public sector, having established digital submission capabilities conforming to the electronic submission requirements outlined by the procuring authority, VisitScotland.

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Notice Title

Media Evaluation

Notice Description

Provision of Media Evaluation services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Media Evaluation services

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802261
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532980
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
£123,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£123,000 £100K-£500K
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

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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