---
title: "Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699747"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2022-12-23"
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# Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699747

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## Summary

VisitScotland has awarded a contract to manage the Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey. The procurement process took place in Edinburgh, UK, and the contract was signed on 21st October 2022. The project falls under the Marketing/Tourism industry category and is a services procurement. The main objectives of the survey are to gather occupancy data from accommodation businesses across Scotland. The buying organisation, VisitScotland, initiated a tender process for the award, and the tender status is complete.

The Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey contract managed by VisitScotland offers business growth opportunities to companies in the services sector. Businesses specialised in market research or accommodation services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The award criteria focus on both technical aspects and cost considerations, with an emphasis on the quality of services provided. The tender method employed was an open procedure, allowing a transparent and fair competition among potential suppliers. The submission deadline for bids was on 12th August 2022, with a bid validity period of 90 days.

## Notice

VisitScotland has awarded a contract to manage its Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey (SAOS), a continuous research study which gathers occupancy data from accommodation businesses across Scotland. VisitScotland (formerly the Scottish Tourist Board) commissioned the first occupancy survey in the 1970's and they have evolved into the series of Accommodation Surveys which exist today.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has awarded a contract to manage its Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey (SAOS) is a continuous research study which gathers occupancy data from accommodation businesses across Scotland. VisitScotland (formerly the Scottish Tourist Board) commissioned the first occupancy survey in the 1970's and they have evolved into the series of Accommodation Surveys which exist today.. The value stated is the maximum 3-year value including all extensions

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=DEC467742 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 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 | £230,040 |

## 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 | GCU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467742
- 7 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453444

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453444&idx=1
  7th July 2022 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453444&idx=2
  7th July 2022 - SoR
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453444&idx=3
  7th July 2022 - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453444&idx=4
  7th July 2022 - Pricing/Invoicing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453444&idx=5
  7th July 2022 - Form of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453444&idx=6
  7th July 2022 - Data Protection
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453444
  Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - The Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey (SAOS) is a continuous research study which gathers occupancy data from accommodation businesses across Scotland. VisitScotland (formerly the Scottish Tourist Board) commissioned the first occupancy survey in the 1970's and they have evolved into the series of Accommodation Surveys which exist today. VisitScotland is seeking to find solutions to the changing requirements of accommodation businesses and users of occupancy information with particular focus on the challenges and limitations referenced above.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467742
  Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - VisitScotland has awarded a contract to manage its Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey (SAOS), a continuous research study which gathers occupancy data from accommodation businesses across Scotland. VisitScotland (formerly the Scottish Tourist Board) commissioned the first occupancy survey in the 1970's and they have evolved into the series of Accommodation Surveys which exist today.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699747

## Provenance

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