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title: "Host Venue for VisitScotland Connect 2028 & 2029 Workshop and Dinner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd8a"
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# Host Venue for VisitScotland Connect 2028 & 2029 Workshop and Dinner

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd8a

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## Summary

VisitScotland is currently in the tender stage for procuring a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2028 and 2029 workshop and dinner, targeting the event services industry. The procurement process is open and international, aimed at securing venues within the North and Islands area of Scotland. Key dates include the tender end date on 6th May 2025, with electronic submission methods encouraged. The total estimated contract value is £723,000 for both events, split into two lots with individual values of £353,000 and £370,000 respectively. Quality and price are the main award criteria, prioritised at 60% and 40% respectively.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the event services sector, particularly those experienced in hosting large-scale, international gatherings. It is ideal for venues that can cater to the needs of diverse attendees from the global tourism industry, offering a valuable platform for showcasing Scottish tourism products. Businesses equipped with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies will have the best chance of success in this competitive procurement process, fostering growth through high-profile exposure and networking opportunities.

## Notice

This procurement is for a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2028 and 2029 workshop and dinner within the North and Islands area of Scotland. - VisitScotland Connect is VisitScotland's travel trade workshop event that offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product or service to showcase to prospective and regular buyers. - The event is open to businesses from all sectors of the Scottish tourism industry and leisure buyers from all corners of the globe.

### Lot Information

VSEH25002 - Host Venue for VS Connect 2028

This procurement is for a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2028 workshops and dinner within the North and Islands area of Scotland. - VisitScotland Connect is VisitScotland's travel trade workshop event that offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product or service to showcase to prospective and regular buyers. - The event is open to businesses from all sectors of the Scottish tourism industry and leisure buyers from all corners of the globe.

VSEH25002 - Host Venue for VS Connect 2029

This procurement is for a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2029 workshops and dinner within the the North and Islands area of Scotland. - VisitScotland Connect is VisitScotland's travel trade workshop event that offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product or service to showcase to prospective and regular buyers. - The event is open to businesses from all sectors of the Scottish tourism industry and leisure buyers from all corners of the globe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013171-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Early 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £723,000 |
| Lots value | £723,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VISITSCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013171-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795340
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=795340
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=795340
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00118
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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