Tender

VSEH25018 - Sales Agency Services - French Market

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a central purchasing body, has initiated an open tender process for 'VSEH25018 - Sales Agency Services - French Market'. The procurement, categorised under services, specifically targets the tourism industry for marketing services in France. The tender is currently active with a submission deadline set for 20th October 2025. The contract's estimated value is £200,250 and is structured as an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. The potential contract duration is 12 months, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, and is compliant with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in marketing and tourism, particularly those with expertise in the French market. Companies capable of delivering effective sales agency services can leverage this contract to enhance their footprint within the French tourism sector. With the opportunity for contract renewal, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with VisitScotland, fostering substantial business growth. The contract allows electronic invoicing, ordering, and payments, appealing to firms proficient in digital transactions. Businesses fluent in English and possessing strategic insights into the French market would be ideal contenders for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VSEH25018 - Sales Agency Services - French Market

Notice Description

VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to provide sales agency services in France. Please see attached Invitation to Tender and Statement of Requirement for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to deliver sales agency services in France.

Renewal: This will be awarded for 12 months with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539476
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated in 3 years time. September 2028 is the estimated timescale.

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
Chloe Ritchie
Contact Email
chloe.ritchie@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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