---
title: "VSEH26002 - Sustainable Destination Development"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821417"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# VSEH26002 - Sustainable Destination Development

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821417

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## Summary

VisitScotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, is currently in the tender phase of a procurement process titled "VSEH26002 - Sustainable Destination Development." This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting the Marketing/Tourism industry. The open procedure invites sustainability specialist agencies to create a support programme for enhancing sustainable tourism within selected destinations in Scotland (UKM region). With an estimated contract value of £110,000, the tender process will close on 17th February 2026. Interested parties should prepare for electronic submissions, as detailed on Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for agencies specialising in sustainability and tourism advancement. With public bodies such as VisitScotland increasingly investing in sustainable initiatives, businesses with a strong track record in developing impactful sustainability programmes are likely to find this project lucrative. Companies of all sizes with expertise in sustainable destination development and those seeking to expand their portfolio in the Scottish market will be well-suited to compete, especially given the potential for a contract extension beyond the initial 12-month period.

## Notice

VisitScotland is seeking a sustainability specialist agency to create a programme of support to enable selected destinations to deliver faster and more robust progress on sustainable tourism.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking a sustainability specialist agency to create a programme of support to enable selected destinations to deliver faster and more robust progress on sustainable tourism. Please see the Statement of Requirement for further details.

Renewal: This will be a 12 month contract with one additional 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547825 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547825

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547825
  VSEH26002 - Sustainable Destination Development - VisitScotland is seeking a sustainability specialist agency to create a programme of support to enable selected destinations to deliver faster and more robust progress on sustainable tourism.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821417
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=821417
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821417
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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