Awarded contract

Invitation to Tender for the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Service

Details

Supplier(s)
ship2shore orkney
Value
£1,107,300
Topic
Tourist information services
Published
13 March 2026

Tender description

Orkney Islands Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for the provision of the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Services to arriving cruise ship passengers and crew. Lot 1: Orkney Islands Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for the provision of the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Services to arriving cruise ship passengers and crew. The service is for an initial term of 36 months with options to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date1 March 2023
  2. Completed: Award published13 March 2026
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About the buyer

Orkney Islands Council is the local authority for the Orkney Islands, and buys through a dedicated procurement service led by a service manager. Contract opportunities are advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal, with larger opportunities also published on Find a Tender. Construction works are sourced through a Dynamic Purchasing System open to approved contractors. Smaller purchases are assessed directly by individual council officers, with formal written quotations sought above a lower threshold. A public contracts register lists the council's current and past agreements. Suppliers must also meet a sustainable procurement policy covering environmental and social standards.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Orkney Islands Council's contract awards have been in repair and maintenance, transport equipment and architectural and engineering services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 63513000 · Tourist information services

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