Tender

VSEH26002 - Sustainable Destination Development

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, is currently in the tender phase of a procurement process titled "VSEH26002 - Sustainable Destination Development." This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting the Marketing/Tourism industry. The open procedure invites sustainability specialist agencies to create a support programme for enhancing sustainable tourism within selected destinations in Scotland (UKM region). With an estimated contract value of £110,000, the tender process will close on 17th February 2026. Interested parties should prepare for electronic submissions, as detailed on Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for agencies specialising in sustainability and tourism advancement. With public bodies such as VisitScotland increasingly investing in sustainable initiatives, businesses with a strong track record in developing impactful sustainability programmes are likely to find this project lucrative. Companies of all sizes with expertise in sustainable destination development and those seeking to expand their portfolio in the Scottish market will be well-suited to compete, especially given the potential for a contract extension beyond the initial 12-month period.

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Notice Title

VSEH26002 - Sustainable Destination Development

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking a sustainability specialist agency to create a programme of support to enable selected destinations to deliver faster and more robust progress on sustainable tourism.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking a sustainability specialist agency to create a programme of support to enable selected destinations to deliver faster and more robust progress on sustainable tourism. Please see the Statement of Requirement for further details.

Renewal: This will be a 12 month contract with one additional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821417
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547825
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

80540000 - Environmental training services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Shona Jones
Contact Email
shona.jones@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

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