--- title: "Sales Agency Representation - German Speaking Markets (Business Events)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775871" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775871" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775871.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775871.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2025-12-23" --- # Sales Agency Representation - German Speaking Markets (Business Events) Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775871 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775871) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775871.json) ## Summary VisitScotland has initiated a procurement process under an open procedure to appoint a qualified vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation specifically targeting the German-speaking markets of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria to support Business Events activity. The total contract value is £285,000, with electronic submissions accepted via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The tender stage is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 PM on 20th September 2024. The prospective contract is anticipated to commence immediately thereafter. The buying organisation, VisitScotland, is headquartered at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, and operates within the tourism industry. This tender opportunity allows businesses within the sales and marketing sectors, particularly those with experience in the tourism industry, to expand their reach into European markets. Suitable candidates will be companies skilled in business events and possess the capability to engage effectively with German-speaking clients. With the potential for yearly renewals, this contract offers a long-term engagement opportunity that can significantly contribute to the growth and establishment of a strong market presence in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Businesses that specialise in cross-border marketing and event management would be well-suited to this opportunity. ## Notice VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation to the German speaking markets (Germany, Switzerland & Austria) to support Business Events activity. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation to the German Speaking markets of Germany, Switzerland and Austria to support Business Events activity. Renewal: Yearly ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546288 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 23 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | July 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £285,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £285,000 | ## 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 | EH8 8BG | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MMGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546288 - 22 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512590 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512590&idx=3 22nd August 2024 - Schedule 3 - Form of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512590&idx=4 22nd August 2024 - Invitation To Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512590&idx=1 22nd August 2024 - Schedule 1 - Statement of Requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512590&idx=2 22nd August 2024 - Schedule 2 - Pricing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512590 Sales Agency Representation - German Speaking Markets (Business Events) - VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation to the German speaking markets (Germany, Switzerland & Austria) to support Business Events activity. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546288 Sales Agency Representation - German Speaking Markets (Business Events) - VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Sales Agency Representation to the German speaking markets (Germany, Switzerland & Austria) to support Business Events activity. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775871 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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