---
title: "PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824073"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824073

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## Summary

VisitScotland is inviting tenders for a contract involving PR services focusing on Business to Business PR in North America, specifically targeting the US and Canada. The tender is categorised under the Marketing/Tourism industry and aims to support VisitScotland's global brand strategy. Bidders can submit electronically via the outlined platform, with a contract value estimated at £209,796. The process follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation, and submissions are accepted until 20 March 2026, a date marking both the end of the tender period and the commencement of bid openings and awards. The buying organisation, VisitScotland, located in Edinburgh, is a central purchasing body, and further information can be accessed through their online resources.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for PR agencies with expertise in business travel and tourism sectors. Businesses with a strong presence or interest in North America, specifically the US and Canadian markets, would be well-positioned to leverage their local insights and existing networks to fulfil the contract requirements. The programme's potential for renewal adds a longer-term business opportunity, with extensions possible up to December 2028. Companies focusing on innovative and multi-channel PR strategies will find this tender appealing as a means to expand their international portfolio and tap into VisitScotland’s strategic vision.

## 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: 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=FEB549873 |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | December 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

- 18 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549873

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549873
  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=824073
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824073
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=824073

## Provenance

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