Award

PR Services in China

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, UK, recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "PR Services in China." The tender, falling under the services category and specifically within the tourism industry, sought proposals from qualified agencies with experience in PR and a presence in China. The process, initiated through an open procedure, involved planning, tender, and award stages, with the contract eventually awarded on 4th October 2025 to GHC Asia for a value of £83,907. The project promised a potential duration of up to 36 months, pending extensions, with the primary location of service delivery being China.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in tourism-related public relations and established operations in China. It was particularly attractive for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like GHC Asia, who demonstrated capacity to meet VisitScotland's consumer PR requirements. Companies looking to expand their influence in Asia or diversify their client base in the international tourism sector would find this contract a promising avenue for business growth. The open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, ensuring an accessible procurement process for capable firms globally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR Services in China

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking proposals from suitably qualified agencies that have the capacity, capability and relevant PR experience in the tourism sector alongside an established presence in China to deliver VisitScotland's Consumer PR needs for a 12-month period, with a possibility to extend for a further two periods of 12 months at VisitScotland's discretion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking proposals from suitably qualified agencies that have the capacity, capability and relevant PR experience in the tourism sector alongside an established presence in China to deliver VisitScotland's Consumer PR needs for a 12-month period, with a possibility to extend for a further two periods of 12 months at VisitScotland's discretion.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807476
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540658
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,907 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GHC ASIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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