---
title: "VSEH25018 - Sales Agency Services - French Market"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059cdb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2025-09-18"
---

# VSEH25018 - Sales Agency Services - French Market

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059cdb

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## Summary

VisitScotland is currently in the tender stage of procuring sales agency services to promote their tourism activities in France. This procurement is categorised under public relations services for the tourism sector and involves a contract valued at £200,250. Interested parties must note that the procurement method is an open procedure, with the contract allowing for electronic submissions. The closing date for submitting tenders is 20th October 2025, and the contract is anticipated to commence on the same day. The location for service provision is primarily in France, and the contract duration is set for twelve months with potential extensions over a period totalling up to three years.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering sales agency services, particularly those with expertise in the French market. Companies with a strong background in public relations, marketing, and sales within the tourism industry could leverage this contract for significant business growth. The project aligns exceptionally well with agencies capable of executing robust marketing strategies and has been designed to accept electronic invoicing and payments. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio internationally and strengthen their foothold in the growing tourism sector.

## Notice

VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to provide sales agency services in France. Please see attached Invitation to Tender and Statement of Requirement for full details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to deliver sales agency services in France.

Renewal: This will be awarded for 12 months with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057601-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated in 3 years time. September 2028 is the estimated timescale. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057601-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=810419
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810419
- 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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