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VisitScotland Connect 2027 Dinner & Venue

VisitScotland

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11 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is procuring venue and event-hosting services for its Connect 2027 Dinner, the flagship evening event forming part of VisitScotland Connect, Scotland’s travel trade showcase. The selected venue will host approximately 500 international buyers, suppliers and invited guests after the workshop programme at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. It must provide a high-quality, memorable setting for networking and hospitality, while supporting VisitScotland’s promotion of Scotland as a visitor destination. The work is to be delivered in the Scotland/Glasgow area. This is a services opportunity for an established event venue, conference or hospitality business able to accommodate a large international trade audience and deliver the required evening event experience. The relevant CPV classification is 79952000, covering event services.

The process has reached tender: VisitScotland invited offers through an open procedure. There is one lot, with tenders to be submitted electronically in English by email by 12 noon on 25 August 2026. Questions had to be submitted by 12 noon on 17 August 2026, with answers due to be circulated by 19 August 2026. The contract is expected to run for 270 days, and bids must remain valid for 180 days after submission. The estimated contract value is £66,000. A public bid opening is scheduled for 12 noon on 25 August 2026. Variants are not allowed. Electronic payment and ordering are provided for, and electronic invoicing is permitted. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits an established venue or hospitality and events company with demonstrable experience hosting sizeable corporate, trade or networking events. Suppliers should be able to provide a high-quality setting in the Glasgow area, manage hospitality for approximately 500 international attendees, and create an environment that supports business networking after a major workshop programme. Relevant strengths include venue operations, event coordination, guest and supplier management, catering or hospitality delivery, and the ability to present Scotland positively to an international travel trade audience. The requirement is likely to suit businesses with sufficient capacity to deliver a flagship evening event rather than small venues or suppliers offering only limited event support. It may also suit a venue working with experienced event-production or hospitality partners, provided the proposed service meets VisitScotland’s quality and delivery expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VisitScotland Connect 2027 Dinner & Venue

Notice Description

VisitScotland invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced venues to host VisitScotland's Connect 2027 Dinner. The flagship evening event delivered as part of VisitScotland Connect, Scotland's premier travel trade showcase. The event will bring together approximately 500 international buyers, suppliers and invited guests following the workshop programme at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). The chosen venue should provide a high-quality and memorable setting that supports networking, hospitality and the promotion of Scotland as a world-class visitor destination. Please submit tenders to procurementsupport@visitscotland.com by the 25th August at 12 noon. All questions should MUST be submitted no later than 12noon on 17th August, any questions will be answered and emailed to all interested parties by 19th August.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced venues to host VisitScotland's Connect 2027 Dinner. The flagship evening event delivered as part of VisitScotland Connect, Scotland's premier travel trade showcase. The event will bring together approximately 500 international buyers, suppliers and invited guests following the workshop programme at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). The chosen venue should provide a high-quality and memorable setting that supports networking, hospitality and the promotion of Scotland as a world-class visitor destination. Please submit tenders to procurementsupport@visitscotland.com by the 25th August at 12 noon. All questions should MUST be submitted no later than 12noon on 17th August, any questions will be answered and emailed to all interested parties by 19th August.. Please submit tenders to procurementsupport@visitscotland.com by the 25th August at 12 noon. All questions should MUST be submitted no later than 12noon on 17th August, any questions will be answered and emailed to all interested parties by 19th August.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839845
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562088
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VisitScotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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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