--- title: "Events Data Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000817404" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817404" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817404.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817404.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2026-03-10" --- # Events Data Services Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000817404 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817404) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817404.json) ## Summary VisitScotland, based in Edinburgh, is seeking a supplier for its "Events Data Services" contract aimed at enhancing its information provision objectives to promote Scotland as an attractive visitor destination. The service falls under the industry category of services, and it involves compiling a robust dataset of Scotland’s events landscape. The procurement process has been advanced to the tender stage, with updates indicating an extension of the submission deadline from 11th March to 18th March 2026 due to no bids initially being received. The procurement follows an open procedure method, enabling electronic submissions, with the contract valued at £74,000. Opportunities are available for additional contract extensions over two optional one-year periods, with the contract period lasting 720 days. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in data management services, particularly those experienced in delivering secure, data-driven services for destination marketing organisations or comparable public sector bodies. Suitable candidates must have the requisite insurance and showcase past experience with similar value projects through case studies. The procurement encourages electronic engagement and presents a chance for consortiums or joint ventures, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their client base in the public sector, specifically within event data services. Those providing proficient technical expertise and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete effectively. ## Notice VisitScotland is looking for a supplier of accurate, and regularly available events content to support its information provision objectives to enable it to best promote Scotland as an attractive visitor destination. In addition, VisitScotland seeks to enrich insight produced to understand events sector to provide a robust, consolidated dataset covering Scotland's events landscape. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland is looking for a supplier of accurate, and regularly available events content to support its information provision objectives to enable it to best promote Scotland as an attractive visitor destination. In addition, VisitScotland seeks to enrich insight produced to understand events sector to provide a robust, consolidated dataset covering Scotland's events landscape.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in the regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015. Options: optional two one-year extensions - see II.2.7 Renewal: Two 12-months extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551369 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | 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 | 10 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | February 2030 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £74,000 | | Lots value | £74,000 | | 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 - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79341000 - Advertising services - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551369 - 10 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549193 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549193 Events Data Services - VisitScotland is looking for a supplier of accurate, and regularly available events content to support its information provision objectives to enable it to best promote Scotland as an attractive visitor destination. In addition, VisitScotland seeks to enrich insight produced to understand events sector to provide a robust, consolidated dataset covering Scotland's events landscape. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=817404 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817404 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=817404 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000817404. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817404.json.