Open18 days left · closes midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026

Scottish Thistle Awards National Media Partnership 2027–2030

VisitScotland · Local authority

In brief

VisitScotland is looking for suppliers for marketing work (Scotland).

The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 7 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

VisitScotland is seeking a national media partner to raise awareness of the Scottish Thistle Awards on a national level, through a mutually beneficial partnership. The media partnership will focus on the national awards, rather than the regional programme. The opportunity will cover the awards programme for 2027-2030 and the expected value target is up to 50,000 GBP per year.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 18 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £200,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 October 2026Contract notice · notice 102961-2026

About the buyer

VisitScotlandLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for marketing

Davies Tanner Marketing Services Ltd1 contract
HOPSCOTCH Tourism France1 contract
Phylum Forge Limited t/a Data Thistle1 contract

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From notice 102961-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.