--- title: "Venue Appraisal for Golf Event" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839646" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839646" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839646.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839646.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2026-08-07" --- # Venue Appraisal for Golf Event Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839646 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839646) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839646.json) ## Summary VisitScotland is soliciting proposals for the project titled "Venue Appraisal for Golf Event" within the tourism and marketing industry category. The proposed tender, open for submissions electronically, focuses on evaluating potential venues for a future Ryder Cup event in Scotland, adhering to green book guidelines. This tender is currently in the "tender" stage, with the deadline for electronic submissions being 31st August 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the project commencing in September 2026. Located in Edinburgh, VisitScotland operates from Waverley Court and functions as a central purchasing body. The estimated contract value is £84,000, and the contract duration is up to four months. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the contractors and consultancies sector, particularly those experienced in conducting feasibility studies and venue appraisal in the tourism and sports event industries. Businesses specialising in project management, economic impact assessment, and event overlay planning would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive environment, facilitating participation from a wide range of businesses capable of delivering high-quality proposals that align with the strategic objectives of a prestigious sporting event like the Ryder Cup. ## Notice VisitScotland invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors and consultancies for the provision of proposal to conduct a venue appraisal for potential bid venues for a future edition of the Ryder Cup in Scotland. The work, to be presented in line with green book guidance, will include estimated budget and overlay plan, assessment of potential impacts and benefits of hosting. The contract will be for a period of up to 4 months with effect from September 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors and consultancies for the provision of proposal to conduct a venue appraisal for potential bid venues for a future edition of the Ryder Cup in Scotland. The work, to be presented in line with green book guidance, will include estimated budget and overlay plan, assessment of potential impacts and benefits of hosting. The contract will be for a period of up to 4 months with effect from September 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561917 | | 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 | 7 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £84,000 | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561917 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561917 Venue Appraisal for Golf Event - VisitScotland invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors and consultancies for the provision of proposal to conduct a venue appraisal for potential bid venues for a future edition of the Ryder Cup in Scotland. The work, to be presented in line with green book guidance, will include estimated budget and overlay plan, assessment of potential impacts and benefits of hosting. The contract will be for a period of up to 4 months with effect from September 2026. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839646 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=839646 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839646 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000839646. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839646.json.