---
title: "Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media to VisitScotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582298"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2020-01-29"
---

# Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media to VisitScotland

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582298

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## Summary

VisitScotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, is conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "Business Events – UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media." The tender, classified under services, aims to appoint a qualified agency for marketing and communication services. Key dates include the bid opening on 3rd June 2019 and a contract award scheduled to follow immediately after. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing any interested party to submit their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marketing and communications sector, particularly those with expertise in public relations and event management. SMEs and agencies experienced in handling strategic communications for international and domestic business events would be particularly well-positioned to participate. With a value of approximately £255,000, this contract can enable companies to expand their service offerings and enhance their portfolio by partnering with a prestigious national tourism agency.

## Notice

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint suitably qualified agency representation for Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media

### Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint suitably qualified agency representation for Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN379147 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £277,860 |

## 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 | DAVIES TANNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN379147
- 29 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353088

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353088&idx=1
  1st May 2019 - Invitation to Tender - Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353088&idx=2
  1st May 2019 - Schedule 1 - Statement of Requirement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353088&idx=3
  1st May 2019 - Schedule 2 - ESPD (Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353088&idx=4
  1st May 2019 - Schedule 3 - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353088&idx=5
  1st May 2019 - Schedule 4 - Form of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353088
  Business Events - UK and Global Strategic Communications and Media to VisitScotland - VisitScotland is seeking to appoint suitably qualified agency representation for Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN379147
  Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media to VisitScotland - VisitScotland is seeking to appoint suitably qualified agency representation for Business Events - UK & Global Strategic Communications & Media

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582298

## Provenance

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