--- title: "Study into the Value of Golf to Scotland's Visitor Economy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000843082" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843082" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843082.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843082.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VisitScotland" published: "2026-09-16" --- # Study into the Value of Golf to Scotland's Visitor Economy Buyer: VisitScotland Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843082 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843082) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843082.json) ## Summary VisitScotland is commissioning a research and economic analysis service on the value of golf to Scotland’s visitor economy. The contractor will update the evidence base from the 2016 visitor study, enabling robust comparison with the earlier findings. The work must also expand the analysis so that it can inform future policy, destination development and investment decisions over the following decade. This is a professional services requirement covering research, evaluation and interpretation of tourism and visitor-economy data, with delivery focused on Scotland. VisitScotland, Scotland’s national tourism organisation, is the buying organisation. The requirement is described under CPV 73110000, covering research services. There is one requirement covering the full study rather than separate subject areas. The process has reached tender: VisitScotland invited proposals through an open procedure, with responses submitted electronically. The contract is valued at £102,500. The buyer set 6 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC as the submission deadline, with bid opening at the same time and evaluation scheduled to begin then. The contract period is 240 days. Bids must remain valid for 180 days after submission, and submissions must be in English. The contract does not permit variants, renewal or additional options. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, while electronic invoicing is permitted. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The requirement is presented as a single lot covering the complete study. This opportunity suits research consultancies, economic analysts and tourism specialists with demonstrable experience delivering visitor-economy or destination research. Strong candidates will be able to design or update an evidence base, analyse the economic contribution of golf tourism and make robust comparisons with an established 2016 study. The work also calls for the ability to turn research findings into practical insight for public policy, destination development and investment decisions. Relevant suppliers should therefore be comfortable working with tourism data, interpreting trends over time and producing clear analysis for strategic decision-makers. Experience advising tourism bodies, destinations, investors or public-sector policy teams would be well aligned with the stated purpose of the study. ## Notice VisitScotland now invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide an updated evidence base that allows robust comparison with the 2016 visitor study whilst expanding the analysis to inform future policy, destination development and investment decisions over the coming decade. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland now invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide an updated evidence base that allows robust comparison with the 2016 visitor study whilst expanding the analysis to inform future policy, destination development and investment decisions over the coming decade. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564591 | | 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 | 16 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £102,500 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 - 16 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564591 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=12 24th September 2026 - VSEH26018 - Schedule 1A Technical Response - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=2 24th September 2026 - Doc 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=11 24th September 2026 - Doc 2 - VSEH26018 - ITT V2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=1 24th September 2026 - Doc 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=10 24th September 2026 - Doc 1 - VSEH26018 - Tender Guidance and Checklist V2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=5 16th September 2026 - Doc 5 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=6 16th September 2026 - Doc 6 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=7 16th September 2026 - Doc 7 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=8 16th September 2026 - Doc 8 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=9 16th September 2026 - Doc 9 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=3 16th September 2026 - Doc 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP564591&idx=4 16th September 2026 - Doc 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564591 Study into the Value of Golf to Scotland's Visitor Economy - VisitScotland now invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide an updated evidence base that allows robust comparison with the 2016 visitor study whilst expanding the analysis to inform future policy, destination development and investment decisions over the coming decade. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843082 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=843082 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=843082 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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