Award

Media Evaluation

VISITSCOTLAND

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a prominent body governed by public law in the UK, is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of Media Evaluation services. This tender invites proposals under the "Tourism" industry category and is characterised as an open procedure, highlighting a transparent and accessible bidding process for potential bidders. Located in Edinburgh, with submissions accepted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website, the procurement stage is currently active with key deadlines set, including the bid submission closing on 28th July 2025 at 12:00 PM, which also marks the commencement of the award period. The allocated value for this tender is £123,000 GBP, presenting a significant opportunity for service providers in the media and communications sector.

This project offers extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in media evaluation and related services, encouraging participation from organisations with expertise in delivering insightful media analytics. Due to the open procurement method, small to medium enterprises with innovative solutions and efficient service delivery capabilities may find this tender particularly beneficial for business expansion. The contract duration extends for twelve months with the possibility for two additional 12-month extensions, rewarding successful bidders not only with immediate business growth but also potential for sustained engagement based on ongoing demand and performance. Suppliers able to undertake electronic transactions and invoicing will align well with the digital and modern approach outlined by VisitScotland in the contract terms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Evaluation

Notice Description

Provision of Media Evaluation services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Media Evaluation services, please see the Statement of Requirement for further details.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803601
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546265
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

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£123,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,998 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be subject to ongoing demand

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

COMMETRIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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