--- title: "PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035bd2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035bd2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035bd2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035bd2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2026-02-18" --- # PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035bd2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035bd2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035bd2.json) ## Summary VisitScotland, located in Edinburgh, UK, has issued a tender for 'PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus.' This procurement, classified under Public Relations services, aims to engage a full-service agency specialised in the Business travel sector for activities supporting VisitScotland's global brand strategy in the US and Canada. The procurement follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted until 20 March 2026, underlining the importance of timely electronic responses. The contract is valued at £209,796 and spans a substantial duration of 360 days, offering opportunities for renewal with two potential 12-month extensions. Business entities skilled in the Business travel sector, particularly those versed in conferences, exhibitions, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) activities within North America, will find this tender conducive to expanding their influence and clientele in the region. The strategic collaboration with VisitScotland can enhance business profiles, leveraging Scotland's allure to attract North American tourists. Companies capable of delivering innovative PR strategies in alignment with global brand objectives are well-suited for this opportunity, bolstered by the potential for sustained engagement through contract extensions. ## Notice VisitScotland is looking to contract a full-service Public Relations agency with specialised expertise in the Business travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. ### Lot Information Consumer Focus PR VisitScotland is looking to contract a full-service Public Relations agency with specialised expertise in the Business travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions Business to Business Focus PR VisitScotland has contracted with two full-service Public Relations agencies (one for each lot) with specialised expertise in the travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. Lot 2 is for a Business to Business-focused PR service. Renewal: 2 x 12-month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014877-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | December 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £209,796 | | Lots value | £615,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £935,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VISITSCOTLAND | | Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - BRANDSCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6JH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | DEVELOPMENT COUNSELLORS INTL; LAURA DAVIDSON PUBLIC RELATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2026 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014877-2026 - 3 Oct 2025 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062252-2025 - 15 Sep 2025 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056556-2025 - 7 Apr 2023 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010287-2023 - 14 Sep 2022 at 11:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025775-2022 - 15 Aug 2022 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022455-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703319 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810237 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812007 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824073 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=824073 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824073 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00118 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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