--- title: "Research Requirement - Events & Festivals" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550460" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550460" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550460.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550460.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2018-10-10" --- # Research Requirement - Events & Festivals Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550460 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550460) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550460.json) ## Summary VisitScotland is currently overseeing a public procurement process for the "Research Requirement - Events & Festivals" project, aimed at calculating the net economic value of the events and festivals sector to Scotland. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Bellerby Economics. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the key deadlines include the submission deadline on 10 August 2018, with the bid opening scheduled for the same date. Both the contract and the tender phases are focused on services within the marketing and tourism industry, specifically in Scotland, at the address Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JH. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research and analysis, particularly those familiar with tourism marketing. Companies that can contribute insightful data and metrics about the events sector will find this procurement aligns with their capabilities. SMEs that have experience in conducting similar economic impact studies are particularly encouraged to participate, as their competitive advantage in local knowledge may enhance their proposals. ## Notice VisitScotland, in association with the Project Partnership Group has commissioned 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland, in association with the Project Partnership Group has commissioned 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333845 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Sep 2018 | | 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 | £22,000 | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BELLERBY ECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333845 - 16 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325292 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325292&idx=1 16th July 2018 - Statement of Requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325292&idx=2 16th July 2018 - Evidence Based Procurement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325292&idx=3 16th July 2018 - Pricing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325292&idx=4 16th July 2018 - DPSA - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325292 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333845 Research Requirement - Events & Festivals - VisitScotland, in association with the Project Partnership Group has commissioned 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550460 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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