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title: "VisitScotland Global Strategic Communications and Media"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c078"
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# VisitScotland Global Strategic Communications and Media

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c078

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## Summary

VisitScotland has initiated a procurement process under the title "VisitScotland Global Strategic Communications and Media" focused on public relations services within the services industry category. This tender, currently in the "tender" stage, invites suppliers to lead global strategic communications for VisitScotland Business Events, aiming to position Scotland as a leading business events destination. The contract, valued at £348,000, is set in Edinburgh, UK, with a tender period ending on 31st July 2026. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland web platform. The contract period will initially span 12 months with potential for two additional 12-month extensions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specializing in public relations and strategic communications, particularly those with experience in international media management and event promotion. Businesses equipped to enhance Scotland's visibility in global markets and influence key decision-makers through strategic messaging and public relations engagements are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. With the potential for renewable contracts, this tender offers substantial growth potential for the right supplier to establish a long-term partnership with VisitScotland, contributing to elevating Scotland’s profile in the business events sector.

## Notice

A supplier is required to lead VisitScotland Business Events' global strategic communications, positioning Scotland as a worldclass, policy aligned business events destination. It is needed to amplify the work of the BE team to manage an international press office; shape messaging for major global tradeshows and support the development of national initiatives including a new National Influencer Network, and the forthcoming National Business Events Strategy. This supplier is further needed to elevate and to maintain Scotland's visibility and credibility on the global stage, influence key decisionmakers across sectors, strengthen policy-aligned storytelling, and ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as a leader in business events that drive economic, societal, and knowledge exchange impact. The appointed supplier will work closely with the sole existing dedicated business events PR supplier in North America which has focus almost exclusively on Corporate & Incentive geographical markets, as well as the VisitScotland Corporate Affairs team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A supplier is required to lead VisitScotland Business Events' global strategic communications, positioning Scotland as a worldclass, policy aligned business events destination. It is needed to amplify the work of the Business Events team to manage an international press office; shape messaging for major global tradeshows and support the development of national initiatives including a new National Influencer Network, and the forthcoming National Business Events Strategy. This supplier is further needed to elevate and to maintain Scotland's visibility and credibility on the global stage, influence key decisionmakers across sectors, strengthen policy-aligned storytelling, and ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as a leader in business events that drive economic, societal, and knowledge exchange impact. The appointed supplier will work closely with the sole existing dedicated business events PR supplier in North America which has focus almost exclusively on Corporate & Incentive geographical markets, as well as the VisitScotland Corporate Affairs team. The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to award it for two further 12 month periods (subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing requirement)

Renewal: Two 12 month optional extensions are included

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061392-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,000 |
| Lots value | £348,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061392-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836051
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836051
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836051
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00118
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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