--- title: "VSEH25001 - Social Media China" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790719" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790719" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790719.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790719.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2025-03-07" --- # VSEH25001 - Social Media China Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790719 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790719) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790719.json) ## Summary VisitScotland has initiated an open procurement process to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China, under the title "VSEH25001 - Social Media China". This tender falls under the services category and is relevant to the tourism industry. The procurement process is in its award stage, with key dates including the tender end date on 17 March 2025. The procurement is managed from Edinburgh, UK, with the primary delivery location being China. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, offering a contract valued at GBP 205,000, to be executed over 1,080 days with the possibility of renewal subject to ongoing demand for services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in social media and tourism, particularly those looking to expand their services into international markets, specifically within China. Companies specialising in digital marketing, social media management, and market representation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions, making the process accessible to businesses regardless of their geographic location. VisitScotland's initiative to enhance its social media presence in China could greatly benefit the selected vendor by offering a stable, long-term contract with the potential for renewal. ## Notice VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China. Renewal: Renewal subject to ongoing demand of services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525519 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £205,000 | | Lots value | £205,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525519 - 14 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523975 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523975&idx=5 27th March 2025 - Notification regarding re-publication of this opportunity - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523975&idx=3 14th February 2025 - Form of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523975&idx=4 14th February 2025 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523975&idx=1 14th February 2025 - Statement of Requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523975&idx=2 14th February 2025 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523975 VSEH25001 - Social Media China - VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525519 VSEH25001 - Social Media China - VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790719 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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