---
title: "Online Travel Agency in China"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f276"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2022-04-12"
---

# Online Travel Agency in China

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f276

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## Summary

VisitScotland, based in Edinburgh, is conducting a procurement process for an Online Travel Agency specialising in the leisure travel sector in China. This open tender, initiated to support VisitScotland’s international post-Covid recovery strategy, is currently in the award stage, having recently signed a contract worth £675,000 on 11 March 2022. The specified contract delivery period is 360 days, with options for up to two additional 12-month renewals. The deadline for tender submissions was 15 December 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the travel and tourism sector, particularly those that are well-versed in the Chinese market. Companies that can provide innovative marketing and promotional activities aimed at inspiring travel to Scotland will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses with experience in handling international travel logistics and operations may enhance their prospects by competing for such contracts.

## Notice

VisitScotland has contracted with an Online Travel Agency with expertise in the leisure travel sector in China to work with VisitScotland to deliver a range of marketing and promotional activities in support of VisitScotland's international post-Covid recovery strategy by inspiring visitors and selling Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has contracted with an Online Travel Agency with expertise in the leisure travel sector in China to work with VisitScotland to deliver a range of marketing and promotional activities in support of VisitScotland's international post-Covid recovery strategy by inspiring visitors and selling Scotland.

Renewal: 2 x maximum 12-month renewals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009806-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £675,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VISITSCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIP.COM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009806-2022
- 2 Nov 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027400-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00118

## Provenance

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