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15 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland has initiated a tender under the title "AI Insight Knowledge Management System," seeking a qualified platform provider specialising in market intelligence and knowledge management solutions. The process, classified under the industry category of Marketing & Tourism, is open for submissions and covers services aimed at establishing an AI-assisted Insight repository. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, encouraging electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. Key details include a submission deadline of 14th August 2026 and a location focus in Edinburgh, UK. The contract is valued at £160,000 and is subject to the legal framework of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in AI and knowledge management systems, particularly those with a strong track record in delivering similar projects within a tourism context. Companies with technical expertise in market intelligence platforms and data management solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the tender offers the potential for extensions through optional three one-year periods, thus providing sustained business growth opportunities for a successful bidder. The process is open to those capable of meeting insurance and financial requirements while offering an innovative approach to AI-driven insight solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AI Insight Knowledge Management System

Notice Description

VisitScotland seeks to secure a suitably qualified platform provider specialising in market intelligence and knowledge management solutions, to provide an internal AI-assisted Insight repository.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for full description of the procurement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in the regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015.

Options: optional three one-year extensions - see II.2.7

Renewal: Three 12-months extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837548
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560251
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72316000 - Data analysis services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20265 weeks to go
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
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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

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