---
title: "Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03941f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2022-12-23"
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# Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03941f

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## Summary

The buying organisation, VisitScotland, has recently completed a tender process for managing the Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey. This research study collects occupancy data from accommodation businesses across Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to GCU. The contract has a value of £230,040 and was signed on 21st October 2022. The survey covers all of Scotland and presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry to compete.

This tender by VisitScotland for the Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey can be beneficial for businesses in the research services industry. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded. Businesses dealing with accommodation services or market research would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract management involves the continuous collection of occupancy data, providing a long-term engagement opportunity for the winning supplier, GCU, a large-scale business located in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

## Notice

VisitScotland has awarded a contract to manage its Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey (SAOS), a continuous research study which gathers occupancy data from accommodation businesses across Scotland. VisitScotland (formerly the Scottish Tourist Board) commissioned the first occupancy survey in the 1970's and they have evolved into the series of Accommodation Surveys which exist today.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has awarded a contract to manage its Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey (SAOS) is a continuous research study which gathers occupancy data from accommodation businesses across Scotland. VisitScotland (formerly the Scottish Tourist Board) commissioned the first occupancy survey in the 1970's and they have evolved into the series of Accommodation Surveys which exist today. Additional information: The value stated is the maximum 3-year value including all extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036530-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £230,040 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GCU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2022 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036530-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699747
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:191333-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00118

## Provenance

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