--- title: "Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (Germany)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780971" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780971" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780971.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780971.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2025-12-23" --- # Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (Germany) Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780971 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780971) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780971.json) ## Summary VisitScotland is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (Germany)." The project falls under the tourism industry category and aims to support the decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland by developing product and programme development, marketing, and promotional activities with shared learnings. The procurement is being handled through an open procedure, managed by VisitScotland, with the submission deadline set for 12:00 PM on 11th November 2024. The total project value is £108,000, and the services are to be delivered across Scotland with the project duration set for 720 days, including the possibility of a one-year extension depending on budget and learnings. The submission method is electronic, through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable tourism, especially those with expertise in handling inbound tourism from Germany. Companies involved in eco-friendly tourism solutions, marketing, and programme development will find this contract particularly relevant. The initiative is ideal for businesses aiming to forge partnerships with a prominent public body, gain visibility in the sustainable tourism market, and contribute to environmental efforts. Such a venture not only accelerates business growth but also aligns with global trends in sustainable practices, offering substantial future potential for participating organisations. ## Notice VisitScotland and its Sustainable Tourism Specialist are seeking to work with Inbound Tour Operator(s) (who deliver visitors to Scotland primarily from Germany) to develop product, programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland and its Sustainable Tourism Specialist are seeking to work with Inbound Tour Operator(s) (who deliver visitors to Scotland primarily from Germany) to develop product, programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland.. Year 2 extension will be dependent on budget and learnings. Renewal: 1 x 12 month ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546284 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £108,000 | | Lots value | £108,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £70,000 | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WOLTERS RUNDREISEN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance 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=DEC546284 - 18 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516507 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516507&idx=7 12th November 2024 - Questions asked by suppliers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516507&idx=6 12th November 2024 - Technical Response Guidance and Response Template for suppliers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516507&idx=5 12th November 2024 - Tender Guidance and Checklist for Suppliers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516507&idx=1 18th October 2024 - Schedule 1 - Statement of Requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516507&idx=2 18th October 2024 - Schedule 2 - Pricing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516507&idx=3 18th October 2024 - Schedule 3 - Form of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516507&idx=4 18th October 2024 - Invitation To Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516507 Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (Germany) - VisitScotland and its Sustainable Tourism Specialist are seeking to work with Inbound Tour Operator(s) (who deliver visitors to Scotland primarily from Germany) to develop product, programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546284 Decarbonising the Supply Chain: Inbound Tour Operator (Germany) - VisitScotland and its Sustainable Tourism Specialist are seeking to work with Inbound Tour Operator(s) (who deliver visitors to Scotland primarily from Germany) to develop product, programme development, marketing & promotional activity with shared learnings, to support decarbonisation of the supply chain in Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780971 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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