Award of Tourism Business Advisory Services for Midlothian and Scottish Borders Railway-Linked Businesses
Scottish Borders Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Tourism Business Advisory Services for Midlothian and Scottish Borders Railway-Linked Businesses
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AwardedNot specified
Value£59,000.00
SupplierWatson Associates
AgencyScottish Borders Council
RegionScotland
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
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Scottish Borders Council awarded a contract to Watson Associates for the delivery of strategic and business advice to tourism businesses linked to the railway in Midlothian and the Scottish Borders.
The contract, valued at £59,000, provides for a dedicated Tourism Business Adviser to support existing regional tourism strategies, encourage partnerships across the regions, and assist business collaborations to proceed successfully.
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