--- title: "VisitScotland Expo 2019 - Host Venue" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000528914" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528914" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528914.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528914.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2018-02-02" --- # VisitScotland Expo 2019 - Host Venue Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000528914 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528914) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528914.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by VisitScotland is for the "VisitScotland Expo 2019 – Host Venue." This tender, categorized under the tourism industry, aims to identify a suitable location for Scotland's premier business-to-business travel trade event, with a focus on Edinburgh or Glasgow. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 23rd February 2018. The event is scheduled to take place from 8th April to 12th April 2019, highlighting the need for timely responses from potential bidders. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in venue management, event logistics, or exhibition services. Companies that can provide suitable spaces, manage large trade events, or offer bespoke corporate hospitality would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With over 280 exhibiting companies and 550 buyers expected to attend, successful bidders could significantly enhance their visibility and customer base within the travel and tourism sector. ## Notice VisitScotland Expo 2019 - Host Venue ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland expo is Scotland's premier business to business travel trade event. VisitScotland expo rotates between Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The purpose of this tender is to identify a suitable location to host the 2019 Expo 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308728 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 2 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Apr 2019 - 12 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | 12 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308728 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308728&idx=2 2nd February 2018 - Schedule 1 - Statement of Requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308728&idx=3 2nd February 2018 - Schedule 2 - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308728&idx=4 2nd February 2018 - Schedule 3 - Pricing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308728&idx=5 2nd February 2018 - VSTC2 - Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308728&idx=1 2nd February 2018 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308728 VisitScotland Expo 2019 - Host Venue - VisitScotland Expo 2019 - Host Venue ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=528914 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528914 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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