--- title: "PR Services in China" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684694" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684694" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684694.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684694.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2022-05-02" --- # PR Services in China Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684694 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684694) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684694.json) ## Summary VisitScotland is seeking a supplier to fulfil its Consumer Public Relations (PR) needs in China through a tender valued at £82,000, which was awarded to Grebstad Hicks Communications Limited. Located at Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, the central purchasing body managed the open procurement process, which began on 25 February 2022 and concluded with the contract signing on 30 March 2022. The contract is intended to run for 12 months starting 1 April 2022, with possibilities for two extensions, and the successful contractor is expected to possess relevant experience in the tourism sector and a substantial presence in China. This contract presents valuable business opportunities for PR agencies, particularly those with expertise in the tourism industry and experience operating in the Chinese market. Eligible businesses that specialise in PR services, have established networks within China, and possess a deep understanding of the local tourism landscape will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future. The open nature of the procurement method ensures a competitive environment, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to effectively participate. ## Notice VisitScotland has appointed a supplier to deliver its Consumer PR needs in China. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland has appointed a supplier to deliver its Consumer PR needs in China. Renewal: 2 x 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=MAY447292 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 2 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 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 | £82,000 | ## 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 | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 5UB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GREBSTAD HICKS COMMUNICATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 2 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447292 - 25 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441770 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441770&idx=1 25th February 2022 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441770&idx=2 25th February 2022 - SoR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441770&idx=3 25th February 2022 - SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441770&idx=4 25th February 2022 - Pricing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441770&idx=5 25th February 2022 - T&Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441770 PR Services in China - VisitScotland is seeking proposals from suitably qualified agencies that have the capacity, capability and relevant PR experience in the tourism sector alongside an established presence in China to deliver VisitScotland's Consumer PR needs for a 12-month period, beginning 1 April 2022, with a possibility to extend for a further two periods of 12 months at VisitScotland's discretion. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447292 PR Services in China - VisitScotland has appointed a supplier to deliver its Consumer PR needs in China. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684694 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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