--- title: "VSEH25018 - Sales Agency Services - French Market" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2025-09-18" --- # VSEH25018 - Sales Agency Services - French Market Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419.json) ## Summary VisitScotland, a central purchasing body, has initiated an open tender process for 'VSEH25018 - Sales Agency Services - French Market'. The procurement, categorised under services, specifically targets the tourism industry for marketing services in France. The tender is currently active with a submission deadline set for 20th October 2025. The contract's estimated value is £200,250 and is structured as an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. The potential contract duration is 12 months, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, and is compliant with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in marketing and tourism, particularly those with expertise in the French market. Companies capable of delivering effective sales agency services can leverage this contract to enhance their footprint within the French tourism sector. With the opportunity for contract renewal, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with VisitScotland, fostering substantial business growth. The contract allows electronic invoicing, ordering, and payments, appealing to firms proficient in digital transactions. Businesses fluent in English and possessing strategic insights into the French market would be ideal contenders for this contract. ## Notice VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to provide sales agency services in France. Please see attached Invitation to Tender and Statement of Requirement for full details. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to deliver sales agency services in France. Renewal: This will be awarded for 12 months with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539476 | | 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 | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Estimated in 3 years time. September 2028 is the estimated timescale. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,250 | | 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 - 18 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539476 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539476&idx=2 18th September 2025 - Doc 2 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539476&idx=3 18th September 2025 - Doc 3 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539476&idx=4 18th September 2025 - Doc 4 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539476&idx=5 18th September 2025 - Doc 5 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539476&idx=6 18th September 2025 - Doc 6 - Appendices A-E - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539476&idx=7 18th September 2025 - Doc 7 - Sustainability Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539476&idx=8 18th September 2025 - Doc 8 - Administrative Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539476&idx=1 18th September 2025 - Doc 1 - Tender Guidance and Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539476 VSEH25018 - Sales Agency Services - French Market - VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to provide sales agency services in France. Please see attached Invitation to Tender and Statement of Requirement for full details. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810419 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=810419 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810419.json.