--- title: "PR Services in North America" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000703319" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703319" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000703319.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000703319.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2023-04-07" --- # PR Services in North America Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000703319 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703319) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000703319.json) ## Summary VisitScotland has recently awarded contracts for "PR Services in North America" to Laura Davidson Public Relations and Development Counsellors Intl. The procurement process was completed on 7th April 2023 with a total contract value of £935,000. The services are aimed at delivering a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada to support VisitScotland's global brand strategy. The buying organisation, VisitScotland, is based in Edinburgh, UK, and operates in the Marketing/Tourism industry category. This tender for "PR Services in North America" by VisitScotland offers substantial growth opportunities for Public Relations agencies with expertise in the travel sector, particularly those focusing on the US and Canadian markets. Businesses specialising in PR services, especially those with experience in tourism, travel, and international markets, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive process for interested parties to participate in. ## Notice VisitScotland has contracted with two full-service Public Relations agencies with specialised expertise in the travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. ### Lot Information Consumer Focus PR VisitScotland has contracted with two full-service Public Relations agencies (one for each lot) with specialised expertise in the travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. Lot 1 is for a Consumer-focused PR Service. Renewal: 2 x 12-month extensions Business to Business Focus PR VisitScotland has contracted with two full-service Public Relations agencies (one for each lot) with specialised expertise in the travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. Lot 2 is for a Business to Business-focused PR service. Renewal: 2 x 12-month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475825 | | 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 | 7 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 36 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £935,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VISITSCOTLAND | | Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6JH | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | DEVELOPMENT COUNSELLORS INTL; LAURA DAVIDSON PUBLIC RELATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475825 - 14 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459016 - 15 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456357 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG456357&idx=1 15th August 2022 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG456357&idx=2 15th August 2022 - SoR (Consumer) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG456357&idx=3 15th August 2022 - Situational Tasks (Consumer) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG456357&idx=4 15th August 2022 - SoR (B2B) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG456357&idx=5 15th August 2022 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG456357&idx=6 15th August 2022 - Form of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG456357&idx=7 15th August 2022 - SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456357 PR Services in North America - VisitScotland is looking to contract one or more full-service Public Relations agencies with specialised expertise in the travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475825 PR Services in North America - VisitScotland has contracted with two full-service Public Relations agencies with specialised expertise in the travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703319 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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