Award

Serviced and Non Serviced Accommodation Data

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a public organisation based in Edinburgh, is seeking to award a contract for the provision of serviced and non-serviced accommodation data within the marketing and tourism sector. The procurement process follows an open procedure and targets the delivery of these services across Scotland. The initiative has progressed through various stages and has reached the award stage as of 14th April 2026, with Key Data successfully being awarded the contract. The tender was initially active from 2nd December 2025, with submissions closing on 23rd January 2026. The contract award phase commenced the same day, suggesting timely progression through the procurement stages. The value of the awarded contract is noted at £218,000 GBP, with an option for extension by up to three additional twelve-month periods.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data provision within the tourism industry, particularly those with expertise in accommodation analytics. As the process highlights a preference for quality alongside competitive pricing, businesses with robust data capabilities and demonstrable experience in similar projects are encouraged to participate. VisitScotland requires bidders to hold sufficient public liability and employer's insurance, indicating a focus on reliability and security. Additionally, the contract permits electronic payments and invoicing, streamlining operations for tech-centric firms. Companies employing strategies aimed at understanding detailed requirements and demonstrating capacity will find this tender appealing as they partner with a major governmental tourism authority like VisitScotland. This presents a compelling option for firms aiming to expand their footprint in the UK market, leveraging VisitScotland’s established influence in the regional tourism industry.

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Notice Title

Serviced and Non Serviced Accommodation Data

Notice Description

VisitScotland is looking to contract a suitably qualified supplier to provide Serviced and Non Serviced Accommodation Data. Full description is available in the Statement of Requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is looking to contract a suitably qualified supplier to provide Serviced and Non Serviced Accommodation Data as per requirement details provided in the Statement of Requirement.

Options: Option to extend for up to 3x 12 months

Renewal: up to 3 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817402
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553869
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£218,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KEY DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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