---
title: "Provision of a Consultant to Investigate Feasibility of a Visitor Levy Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783127"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-19"
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# Provision of a Consultant to Investigate Feasibility of a Visitor Levy Scheme

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783127

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council, along with Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has completed a procurement process to commission a consultant for the feasibility study of a visitor levy scheme for the Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, and Outer Hebrides. The procurement, under the procurement method 'open procedure,' was categorised under 'General public services' and focused on 'services' for these locations. Important dates include the tender award date of 29 January 2025, with the contract being awarded to Urban Foresight. Key procurement documents were published around November 2024, and the deadline for submissions was set for 19 December 2024. The contract, valued at GBP 35,000, is signed and active.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in feasibility studies and public sector projects. SMEs like Urban Foresight, which ultimately won the contract, are well positioned to compete due to likely requirements for specialised expertise in administration and implementation of public policies such as a visitor levy scheme. Potential suppliers include those with experience in regional or local government projects, and capabilities to deliver thorough, professional analyses that can influence policy decisions for regional authorities.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (collectively, the Islands Authorities) jointly seek to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Outer Hebrides, respectively.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (collectively, the Islands Authorities) jointly seek to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Outer Hebrides, respectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524294 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBAN FORESIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524294
- 18 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518534

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518534&idx=5
  13th December 2024 - Additional information in relation to question asked 11/12/2024 10:53
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518534&idx=4
  18th November 2024 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518534&idx=1
  18th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518534&idx=2
  18th November 2024 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518534&idx=3
  18th November 2024 - Structure and Format of Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518534
  Provision of a Consultant to Investigate Feasibility of a Visitor Levy Scheme - Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (collectively, the Islands Authorities) jointly seek to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Outer Hebrides, respectively.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524294
  Provision of a Consultant to Investigate Feasibility of a Visitor Levy Scheme - Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (collectively, the Islands Authorities) jointly seek to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Outer Hebrides, respectively.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.ukhttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783127
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=757117
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=757117
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=782824
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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