--- title: "VSEH25001 - Social Media China" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794618" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794618" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794618.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794618.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2025-12-23" --- # VSEH25001 - Social Media China Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794618 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794618) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794618.json) ## Summary VisitScotland, headquartered in Edinburgh, is seeking a qualified vendor for the provision of Social Media Representation in China under the tender ID VSEH25001. This procurement, categorised under 'services' within the tourism industry, is an open procedure currently in the tender stage. Interested businesses should note the key deadline for electronic submissions is 2nd May 2025, 12:00 PM. The contract is valued at £405,000 GBP and will be managed primarily through electronic means, such as submissions and payments, aligning with the Global Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in international social media strategies, especially those with capabilities and experience in the Chinese market. Companies able to offer innovative, high-impact social media solutions that can enhance VisitScotland’s representation in China will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and exposure. Suitable candidates will likely be digital marketing agencies with a robust understanding of tourism promotion, social media dynamics in China, and the ability to navigate international digital landscapes. This contract offers a stable engagement due to its potential for renewal subject to demand, making it a promising opportunity for long-term business growth. ## 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 agency 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=DEC546287 | | 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 | 2 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £405,000 | | Lots value | £405,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £401,400 | ## 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 | DRAGON TRAIL INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing 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=DEC546287 - 27 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527011 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527011&idx=7 23rd April 2025 - Final / complete list of questions received to date, with responses from VisitScotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527011&idx=6 17th April 2025 - Updated list of questions received to date, with responses from VisitScotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527011&idx=5 8th April 2025 - List of questions received so far, with responses from VisitScotland - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527011&idx=1 27th March 2025 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527011&idx=2 27th March 2025 - Statement of requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527011&idx=3 27th March 2025 - Pricing schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527011&idx=4 27th March 2025 - Form of contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527011 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=DEC546287 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-r6ebe6-0000794618 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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