--- title: "Online Travel Agency in China" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671266" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671266" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000671266.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000671266.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2022-04-12" --- # Online Travel Agency in China Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671266 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671266) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000671266.json) ## Summary VisitScotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, UK, has contracted an Online Travel Agency to execute marketing and promotional activities aimed at supporting the international post-Covid recovery strategy for tourism in Scotland. The procurement process was initiated through an open tender with the contract awarded on 11 March 2022. The total contract value is £675,000, and it primarily falls under the services category related to marketing and tourism sector. The contract requires delivery activities to take place in China, with adherence to specific review procedures as outlined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the tourism and marketing sectors, particularly those with a strong focus on leisure travel in the Chinese market. Companies specialising in digital marketing, travel services, or tourism promotion would be ideally positioned to compete, leveraging this contract to enhance their market presence and capability in international tourism. Engaging with VisitScotland not only promotes brand visibility but also facilitates collaboration in innovative marketing initiatives to attract visitors to Scotland. ## Notice VisitScotland has contracted with an Online Travel Agency with expertise in the leisure travel sector in China to work with VisitScotland to deliver a range of marketing and promotional activities in support of VisitScotland's international post-Covid recovery strategy by inspiring visitors and selling Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland has contracted with an Online Travel Agency with expertise in the leisure travel sector in China to work with VisitScotland to deliver a range of marketing and promotional activities in support of VisitScotland's international post-Covid recovery strategy by inspiring visitors and selling Scotland. Renewal: 2 x maximum 12-month renewals ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445957 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 36 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £675,000 | ## 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TRIP.COM GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445957 - 2 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431834 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431834&idx=1 2nd November 2021 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431834&idx=2 2nd November 2021 - SoR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431834&idx=3 2nd November 2021 - SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431834&idx=4 2nd November 2021 - Pricing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431834&idx=5 2nd November 2021 - Form of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431834&idx=6 2nd November 2021 - Appendix 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431834&idx=7 2nd November 2021 - Appendix 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431834 Online Travel Agency in China - VisitScotland is looking to contract an Online Travel Agency with expertise in the leisure travel sector in China to work with VisitScotland to deliver a range of marketing and promotional activities in support of VisitScotland's international post-Covid recovery strategy by inspiring visitors and selling Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445957 Online Travel Agency in China - VisitScotland has contracted with an Online Travel Agency with expertise in the leisure travel sector in China to work with VisitScotland to deliver a range of marketing and promotional activities in support of VisitScotland's international post-Covid recovery strategy by inspiring visitors and selling Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671266 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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