--- title: "VisitScotland expo 2018 Venue - Glasgow" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000502026" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502026" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502026.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502026.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2017-08-08" --- # VisitScotland expo 2018 Venue - Glasgow Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000502026 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502026) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502026.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves VisitScotland, the buyer, seeking a venue for the VisitScotland Expo 2018, which is scheduled to take place in Glasgow on 11th and 12th April 2018. The deadline for submissions is 10th July 2017, with the contract signed on 19th July 2017. This open procedure tender falls within the services category, specifically aimed at the recreation, culture, and religion industry. The selected venue must have a minimum capacity of 7,000 m² and be within a 30-minute commute by coach from Glasgow city centre. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the event management and venue service sectors, particularly those capable of accommodating large-scale events. Companies that offer catering services, event planning, and venue management within the Glasgow area would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it requires specific logistical capabilities to support VisitScotland's premier business event. ## Notice VisitScotland expo is Scotland's premier business to business travel trade event. VisitScotland expo rotates between Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. In 2018 it will be held in Glasgow. Attended by over 280 exhibiting companies and 550 buyers show format is a traditional trade show format with Edge System being used to create around 200 shell scheme stands. These are complemented by a number of space only builds and bespoke corporate areas. Expo will be held on 11th and 12th April, and VS will require the site from 9th to 13th April 2018. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland is seeking a serviced venue to host their annual expo event. expo 2018 will be hosted in Glasgow as Scotland's premier business to business travel trade event. Attended by over 280 exhibiting companies and 550 buyers show format is a traditional trade show format with Edge System being used to create around 200 shell scheme stands. Proposed venue must have a minimum capacity 7,000m2; Proposed venue must be within 30 minute commute by coach from Glasgow City Centre ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291826 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 8 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Annual requirement published in June for the following years event. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £114,000 | | Lots value | £114,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £114,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire, TLM82 Glasgow City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291826 - 29 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287788 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287788&idx=4 29th June 2017 - VSEH17021 ITT - Expo Venue Glasgow - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287788&idx=5 29th June 2017 - Schedule 2 - ESPD Expo Venue 2018 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287788&idx=1 29th June 2017 - Schedule 1 - VSEH17021 Statement of Requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287788&idx=2 29th June 2017 - Schedule 3 - VSEH17021 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287788&idx=3 29th June 2017 - Schedule 4 - VSEH17021 VSTC2 Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287788 VisitScotland expo 2018 Venue - Glasgow - VisitScotland expo is Scotland's premier business to business travel trade event. VisitScotland expo rotates between Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. In 2018 it will be held in Glasgow. Attended by over 280 exhibiting companies and 550 buyers show format is a traditional trade show format with Edge System being used to create around 200 shell scheme stands. These are complemented by a number of space only builds and bespoke corporate areas. Expo will be held on 11th and 12th April, and VS will require the site from 9th to 13th April 2018. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291826 VisitScotland expo 2018 Venue - Glasgow - VisitScotland expo is Scotland's premier business to business travel trade event. VisitScotland expo rotates between Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. In 2018 it will be held in Glasgow. Attended by over 280 exhibiting companies and 550 buyers show format is a traditional trade show format with Edge System being used to create around 200 shell scheme stands. These are complemented by a number of space only builds and bespoke corporate areas. Expo will be held on 11th and 12th April, and VS will require the site from 9th to 13th April 2018. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502026. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502026.json.