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Study into the Value of Golf to Scotland's Visitor Economy

VisitScotland

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Tender

16 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is commissioning a research and economic analysis service on the value of golf to Scotland’s visitor economy. The contractor will update the evidence base from the 2016 visitor study, enabling robust comparison with the earlier findings. The work must also expand the analysis so that it can inform future policy, destination development and investment decisions over the following decade. This is a professional services requirement covering research, evaluation and interpretation of tourism and visitor-economy data, with delivery focused on Scotland. VisitScotland, Scotland’s national tourism organisation, is the buying organisation. The requirement is described under CPV 73110000, covering research services. There is one requirement covering the full study rather than separate subject areas.

The process has reached tender: VisitScotland invited proposals through an open procedure, with responses submitted electronically. The contract is valued at £102,500. The buyer set 6 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC as the submission deadline, with bid opening at the same time and evaluation scheduled to begin then. The contract period is 240 days. Bids must remain valid for 180 days after submission, and submissions must be in English. The contract does not permit variants, renewal or additional options. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, while electronic invoicing is permitted. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The requirement is presented as a single lot covering the complete study.

This opportunity suits research consultancies, economic analysts and tourism specialists with demonstrable experience delivering visitor-economy or destination research. Strong candidates will be able to design or update an evidence base, analyse the economic contribution of golf tourism and make robust comparisons with an established 2016 study. The work also calls for the ability to turn research findings into practical insight for public policy, destination development and investment decisions. Relevant suppliers should therefore be comfortable working with tourism data, interpreting trends over time and producing clear analysis for strategic decision-makers. Experience advising tourism bodies, destinations, investors or public-sector policy teams would be well aligned with the stated purpose of the study.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Study into the Value of Golf to Scotland's Visitor Economy

Notice Description

VisitScotland now invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide an updated evidence base that allows robust comparison with the 2016 visitor study whilst expanding the analysis to inform future policy, destination development and investment decisions over the coming decade.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland now invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide an updated evidence base that allows robust comparison with the 2016 visitor study whilst expanding the analysis to inform future policy, destination development and investment decisions over the coming decade.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843082
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564591
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 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

Further Information

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