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Media Monitoring - English Speaking Markets

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, the principal buying organisation, has initiated a procurement process for the "Media Monitoring - English Speaking Markets" contract, focusing on the tourism industry. This tender, managed through an open procedure, seeks services in media monitoring primarily for English-speaking markets. Interested parties are expected to submit their proposals electronically by the deadline of 28th July 2025 at 12:00 PM. The procurement process is active and invites participation under the main procurement category of services. The estimated contract value is £57,000, and operations are centred in the UK region, with the possibility of up to two 12-month extensions depending on demand and performance.

This procurement offers businesses an excellent opportunity to expand their activities within the tourism sector by providing media monitoring services. Companies equipped with expertise in media analysis, particularly those familiar with English-speaking markets, stand to benefit greatly by participating. With electronic bidding options and an active interest in ongoing services, businesses can take advantage of the repeat opportunities provided by VisitScotland's procurement needs. Whether a company is well-established in media services or looking to expand its portfolio within the public sector, this tender presents an attractive proposition for sustained business growth.

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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. For future details please see the Statement of Requirement.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803630
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546264
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
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CISION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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