--- title: "Host Venue for VisitScotland Connect 2028 & 2029 Workshop and Dinner" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795340" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795340" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795340.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795340.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2025-04-04" --- # Host Venue for VisitScotland Connect 2028 & 2029 Workshop and Dinner Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795340 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795340) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795340.json) ## Summary VisitScotland is seeking a host venue for its Connect 2028 and 2029 workshop and dinner events in the North and Islands area of Scotland. This procurement, categorised under the Tourism industry, invites businesses to submit electronic tenders by 6th May 2025, when the award period commences. The open procedure method is utilised for this service-based procurement. Key dates and deadlines include the tender period ending on 6th May 2025, with the bid opening on the same day. The procurement involves two lots valued at £353,000 and £370,000 respectively, with contracts lasting 1,080 days each. Hosting VisitScotland Connect events provides an excellent opportunity for businesses within the tourism and hospitality sectors to showcase their services to global buyers. Businesses capable of providing high-quality venues and services in the North and Islands area of Scotland are well-suited to compete for this tender, as it offers substantial exposure and potential for collaboration with international leisure buyers. Companies specialising in event management, catering, and accommodation services stand to benefit significantly from this visibility and networking chance. ## Notice This procurement is for a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2028 and 2029 workshop and dinner within the North and Islands area of Scotland. - VisitScotland Connect is VisitScotland's travel trade workshop event that offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product or service to showcase to prospective and regular buyers. - The event is open to businesses from all sectors of the Scottish tourism industry and leisure buyers from all corners of the globe. ### Lot Information VSEH25002 - Host Venue for VS Connect 2028 This procurement is for a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2028 workshops and dinner within the North and Islands area of Scotland. - VisitScotland Connect is VisitScotland's travel trade workshop event that offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product or service to showcase to prospective and regular buyers. - The event is open to businesses from all sectors of the Scottish tourism industry and leisure buyers from all corners of the globe. VSEH25002 - Host Venue for VS Connect 2029 This procurement is for a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2029 workshops and dinner within the the North and Islands area of Scotland. - VisitScotland Connect is VisitScotland's travel trade workshop event that offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product or service to showcase to prospective and regular buyers. - The event is open to businesses from all sectors of the Scottish tourism industry and leisure buyers from all corners of the globe. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527623 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Early 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £723,000 | | Lots value | £723,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527623 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527623&idx=1 4th April 2025 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527623&idx=2 4th April 2025 - Statement of requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527623&idx=3 4th April 2025 - Pricing schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527623 Host Venue for VisitScotland Connect 2028 & 2029 Workshop and Dinner - This procurement is for a host venue for the VisitScotland Connect 2028 and 2029 workshop and dinner within the North and Islands area of Scotland. - VisitScotland Connect is VisitScotland's travel trade workshop event that offers the perfect opportunity for all companies with a Scottish tourism product or service to showcase to prospective and regular buyers. - The event is open to businesses from all sectors of the Scottish tourism industry and leisure buyers from all corners of the globe. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=795340 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795340 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=795340 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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