--- title: "PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810237" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810237" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810237.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810237.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2025-09-15" --- # PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810237 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810237) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810237.json) ## Summary VisitScotland, based in Edinburgh, has initiated a tender process titled "PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus" under the industry category of Marketing/Tourism. The tender is in the active stage, with an open procedure as the procurement method, and is focused on securing a full-service Public Relations agency with specialised expertise in the business travel sector. The services will encompass a range of PR activities across the United States and Canada in alignment with VisitScotland’s global brand strategy. The submission period for tenders ends on 17 October 2025, with the contract award starting on the same date. The total contract value is estimated at £209,796, and communication will be conducted electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents significant opportunities for PR agencies with experience in the business travel sector and those seeking to expand their operations in North America. It provides an avenue for growth by allowing the agency to associate with a prominent public body, thereby enhancing credibility and industry presence. Agencies well-versed in both PR strategies and the dynamics of the North American market are ideally suited to compete for this contract. With provisions for renewable extensions up to two additional years, the contract offers potential for long-term collaboration and business development. ## Notice VisitScotland is looking to contract a full-service Public Relations agency with specialised expertise in the Business travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland is looking to contract a full-service Public Relations agency with specialised expertise in the Business travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. Renewal: up to 2 x 12- month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539228 | | 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 | 15 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | September 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £209,796 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539228 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539228&idx=1 15th September 2025 - Doc 1 - VSEH25021 - Tender Guidance & Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539228&idx=2 15th September 2025 - Doc 2 - VSEH25021 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539228&idx=3 15th September 2025 - Doc 3 - VSEH25021 - Schedule 1 - SOR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539228&idx=4 15th September 2025 - Doc 4 - VSEH25021 - Schedule 2 - Pricing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539228&idx=5 15th September 2025 - Doc 5 - VSEH25021 - Schedule 3 - Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539228&idx=6 15th September 2025 - Doc 6 - VSEH25021 - Appendices A-E - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539228&idx=7 15th September 2025 - Doc 7 - VSEH25021 - Appendix G - Sustainablity Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539228&idx=8 15th September 2025 - Doc 8 - VSEH25021 - Administrative Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539228 PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus - VisitScotland is looking to contract a full-service Public Relations agency with specialised expertise in the Business travel sector to deliver a wide portfolio of PR activities in the US and Canada in support of VisitScotland's global brand strategy. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810237 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810237 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=810237 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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