--- title: "VisitScotland Connect 2027 Dinner & Venue" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839845" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839845" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839845.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839845.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2026-08-11" --- # VisitScotland Connect 2027 Dinner & Venue Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839845 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839845) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839845.json) ## Summary VisitScotland is seeking proposals from experienced venues to host the prestigious VisitScotland Connect 2027 Dinner, an integral part of Scotland’s preeminent travel trade showcase, VisitScotland Connect. This procurement process, categorised under the industry of Tourism/Marketing, is at the tender stage and is being conducted using the open procedure method. The event is set to occur in the Scotland/Glasgow Area and aims to convene around 500 international buyers and suppliers, facilitating networking and promoting Scotland as a premier tourist destination. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12 noon on 25th August 2026, with questions to be lodged by 12 noon on 17th August 2026 and responses furnished by 19th August 2026. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the events and hospitality sector, especially those with experience in accommodating high-profile networking events. With a budget of £66,000, venues with exceptional facilities and experience in hosting large international groups will be well-suited to participate. This is a prime chance to both showcase and enhance capabilities, fostering business growth through heightened exposure and the potential to establish partnerships with international tourism entities. By aligning with VisitScotland, businesses can significantly enhance their visibility within the tourism industry network. ## Notice VisitScotland invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced venues to host VisitScotland's Connect 2027 Dinner. The flagship evening event delivered as part of VisitScotland Connect, Scotland's premier travel trade showcase. The event will bring together approximately 500 international buyers, suppliers and invited guests following the workshop programme at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). The chosen venue should provide a high-quality and memorable setting that supports networking, hospitality and the promotion of Scotland as a world-class visitor destination. Please submit tenders to procurementsupport@visitscotland.com by the 25th August at 12 noon. All questions should MUST be submitted no later than 12noon on 17th August, any questions will be answered and emailed to all interested parties by 19th August. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced venues to host VisitScotland's Connect 2027 Dinner. The flagship evening event delivered as part of VisitScotland Connect, Scotland's premier travel trade showcase. The event will bring together approximately 500 international buyers, suppliers and invited guests following the workshop programme at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). The chosen venue should provide a high-quality and memorable setting that supports networking, hospitality and the promotion of Scotland as a world-class visitor destination. Please submit tenders to procurementsupport@visitscotland.com by the 25th August at 12 noon. All questions should MUST be submitted no later than 12noon on 17th August, any questions will be answered and emailed to all interested parties by 19th August.. Please submit tenders to procurementsupport@visitscotland.com by the 25th August at 12 noon. All questions should MUST be submitted no later than 12noon on 17th August, any questions will be answered and emailed to all interested parties by 19th August. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562088 | | 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 | 11 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562088 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562088 VisitScotland Connect 2027 Dinner & Venue - VisitScotland invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced venues to host VisitScotland's Connect 2027 Dinner. The flagship evening event delivered as part of VisitScotland Connect, Scotland's premier travel trade showcase. The event will bring together approximately 500 international buyers, suppliers and invited guests following the workshop programme at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). The chosen venue should provide a high-quality and memorable setting that supports networking, hospitality and the promotion of Scotland as a world-class visitor destination. Please submit tenders to procurementsupport@visitscotland.com by the 25th August at 12 noon. All questions should MUST be submitted no later than 12noon on 17th August, any questions will be answered and emailed to all interested parties by 19th August. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839845 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839845 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000839845. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839845.json.