---
title: "Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (North America)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040d4a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2024-03-22"
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# Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (North America)

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040d4a

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## Summary

VisitScotland procured an Inbound Tour Operator (North America) to support the decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland. The procurement was completed under an open procedure. The contract was awarded to The Travel Corporation, with a value of £80,000, signed on 12th January 2024. The main procurement category was services within the travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services industry.

This tender opportunity for an Inbound Tour Operator (North America) can benefit businesses in the tourism sector looking to develop products, assist in programme development, and engage in marketing activities in Scotland. Companies offering high-quality technical services with a focus on reducing carbon footprint in the travel industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract with VisitScotland.

## Notice

VisitScotland, supported by its appointed Sustainable Tourism Specialist, has appointed an Inbound Tour Operator (North America) to develop product, assist in programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland, supported by its appointed Sustainable Tourism Specialist, has appointed an Inbound Tour Operator (North America) to develop product, assist in programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland. Additional information: Year 2 and Year 3 extensions will be dependent on budget and learnings and will look to secure additional tour operator(s) focusing on additional campaigns in North America along with other dedicated market specific campaigns (e.g. German market).

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009469-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## 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 | THE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2024 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009469-2024
- 19 Oct 2023 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030865-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747999
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00118

## Provenance

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