--- title: "Research Requirement - Events & Festivals" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000549558" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549558" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549558.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549558.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2018-07-06" --- # Research Requirement - Events & Festivals Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000549558 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549558) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549558.json) ## Summary VisitScotland is currently proceeding with a tender titled "Research Requirement - Events & Festivals," which aims to commission research to assess the economic value of the events and festivals sector to the Scottish economy. This procurement, classified under the services category, is being executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The application process is open until 10 August 2018, and all electronic submissions should be directed to the Public Contracts Scotland platform. The project is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and is set to start on 3 September 2018, with an anticipated contract duration until 30 April 2019. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis and performance metrics. Additionally, firms specialising in events and tourism, as well as those with a strong understanding of Scotland's visitor economy, would be well-positioned to participate. By engaging in this research initiative, businesses can contribute to shaping the strategic development of Scotland's events and festival landscape, thereby bolstering their market presence and growth potential in this sector. ## Notice VisitScotland, in association with the Project Partnership Group is seeking to commission research that will calculate the sector's net economic value to the Scottish economy and establish a benchmark value which may be monitored over time. The overall aim is to effectively support development of the Events & Festivals sector through evidence based decision making and key performance metrics and continue to build on our nation's strong reputation as a visitor destination, encouraging international attractiveness. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland, in association with the Project Partnership Group is seeking to commission research that will calculate the sector's net economic value to the Scottish economy and establish a benchmark value which may be monitored over time. The overall aim is to effectively support development of the Events & Festivals sector through evidence based decision making and key performance metrics and continue to build on our nation's strong reputation as a visitor destination, encouraging international attractiveness. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324465 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324465 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324465&idx=5 16th July 2018 - Clarification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324465&idx=1 6th July 2018 - Statement of Requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324465&idx=2 6th July 2018 - Evidence Based Procurement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324465&idx=3 6th July 2018 - Pricing & Invoicing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324465&idx=4 6th July 2018 - DPSA - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324465 Research Requirement - Events & Festivals - VisitScotland, in association with the Project Partnership Group is seeking to commission research that will calculate the sector's net economic value to the Scottish economy and establish a benchmark value which may be monitored over time. The overall aim is to effectively support development of the Events & Festivals sector through evidence based decision making and key performance metrics and continue to build on our nation's strong reputation as a visitor destination, encouraging international attractiveness. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549558 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=549558 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000549558. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549558.json.