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title: "VisitScotland Global Strategic Communications and Media"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836051"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# VisitScotland Global Strategic Communications and Media

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836051

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## Summary

VisitScotland has initiated an open procurement process for the delivery of global strategic communications and media services, specifically to position Scotland as a leading business events destination. This tender, titled "VisitScotland Global Strategic Communications and Media," is situated in the services sector, with a focus on enhancing Scotland's global visibility and credibility. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure, with electronic submission of tenders required. Potential suppliers should note the tender period ends on 31st July 2026, with the corresponding award period commencing on the same date. Located in Edinburgh, the contracting authority's primary objective is to procure services that will influence key decision-makers across various sectors, hence fostering economic and knowledge exchange impacts. The contract offers a considerable opportunity, valued at £348,000, and is initially planned for 12 months, with potential for extension.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications, media, and public relations, particularly those with experience in managing international press offices and influencing sectors globally. By becoming involved, businesses can expect to aid in enhancing policy-aligned storytelling and positioning efforts at major tradeshows and through national initiatives. Companies with existing capabilities in corporate affairs and international business events, especially those already involved in North American PR for corporate and incentive markets, are well-suited to compete. The process requires suppliers who can contribute to and uphold Scotland's reputation as a business events leader, creating new avenues for growth and sectoral recognition for capable enterprises.

## Notice

A supplier is required to lead VisitScotland Business Events' global strategic communications, positioning Scotland as a worldclass, policy aligned business events destination. It is needed to amplify the work of the BE team to manage an international press office; shape messaging for major global tradeshows and support the development of national initiatives including a new National Influencer Network, and the forthcoming National Business Events Strategy. This supplier is further needed to elevate and to maintain Scotland's visibility and credibility on the global stage, influence key decisionmakers across sectors, strengthen policy-aligned storytelling, and ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as a leader in business events that drive economic, societal, and knowledge exchange impact. The appointed supplier will work closely with the sole existing dedicated business events PR supplier in North America which has focus almost exclusively on Corporate & Incentive geographical markets, as well as the VisitScotland Corporate Affairs team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A supplier is required to lead VisitScotland Business Events' global strategic communications, positioning Scotland as a worldclass, policy aligned business events destination. It is needed to amplify the work of the Business Events team to manage an international press office; shape messaging for major global tradeshows and support the development of national initiatives including a new National Influencer Network, and the forthcoming National Business Events Strategy. This supplier is further needed to elevate and to maintain Scotland's visibility and credibility on the global stage, influence key decisionmakers across sectors, strengthen policy-aligned storytelling, and ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as a leader in business events that drive economic, societal, and knowledge exchange impact. The appointed supplier will work closely with the sole existing dedicated business events PR supplier in North America which has focus almost exclusively on Corporate & Incentive geographical markets, as well as the VisitScotland Corporate Affairs team. The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to award it for two further 12 month periods (subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing requirement)

Renewal: Two 12 month optional extensions are included

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559088 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,000 |
| Lots value | £348,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559088

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559088
  VisitScotland Global Strategic Communications and Media - A supplier is required to lead VisitScotland Business Events' global strategic communications, positioning Scotland as a worldclass, policy aligned business events destination. It is needed to amplify the work of the BE team to manage an international press office; shape messaging for major global tradeshows and support the development of national initiatives including a new National Influencer Network, and the forthcoming National Business Events Strategy. This supplier is further needed to elevate and to maintain Scotland's visibility and credibility on the global stage, influence key decisionmakers across sectors, strengthen policy-aligned storytelling, and ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as a leader in business events that drive economic, societal, and knowledge exchange impact. The appointed supplier will work closely with the sole existing dedicated business events PR supplier in North America which has focus almost exclusively on Corporate & Incentive geographical markets, as well as the VisitScotland Corporate Affairs team.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836051
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.visitscotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836051
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836051

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