--- title: "Scottish Thistle Awards - National Media Partnership" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2025-12-23" --- # Scottish Thistle Awards - National Media Partnership Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218.json) ## Summary VisitScotland has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a national media partnership to promote the Scottish Thistle Awards on a national level. The opportunity covers the awards programme for 2024, 2025, and 2026, with an expected value of up to 50,000 GBP per year. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of December 4, 2023. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, and operates within the Tourism industry category, using an open procedure for the procurement method. This tender by VisitScotland offers opportunities for media organisations looking to partner with a reputable tourism authority for national exposure. Businesses in the media and advertising industry, particularly those with experience in event promotion and national campaigns, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender presents a chance for growth through establishing partnerships and gaining exposure in the tourism sector, focusing on promoting prestigious awards on a national scale. ## Notice VisitScotland is seeking a national media partner to raise awareness of the Scottish Thistle Awards on a national level, through a mutually beneficial partnership. The media partnership will focus on the national awards, rather than the regional programme. The opportunity will cover the awards programme for 2024, 2025 and 2026 and the expected value target is up to 50,000 GBP per year. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please refer to attached invitation to tender for description of procurement. N/A Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for a period of 24 months, with one further optional extension of up to 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546262 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Apr 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £115,956 | ## 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NEWS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79341000 - Advertising services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546262 - 13 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492522 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492522&idx=1 13th November 2023 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492522&idx=2 13th November 2023 - Schedule 1 - SOR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492522&idx=3 13th November 2023 - Schedule 2 - SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492522&idx=4 13th November 2023 - Schedule 3 - VIK (Value Offered) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492522 Scottish Thistle Awards - National Media Partnership - VisitScotland is seeking a national media partner to raise awareness of the Scottish Thistle Awards on a national level, through a mutually beneficial partnership. The media partnership will focus on the national awards, rather than the regional programme. The opportunity will cover the awards programme for 2024, 2025 and 2026 and the expected value target is up to 50,000 GBP per year. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546262 Scottish Thistle Awards - National Media Partnership - VisitScotland is seeking a national media partner to raise awareness of the Scottish Thistle Awards on a national level, through a mutually beneficial partnership. The media partnership will focus on the national awards, rather than the regional programme. The opportunity will cover the awards programme for 2024, 2025 and 2026 and the expected value target is up to 50,000 GBP per year. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750218.json.