Award

Tourist Industry Engagement workshops

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

10 Apr 2025 at 14:49

Award

10 Apr 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Tourist Industry Engagement workshops" has been concluded by Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council located in Woodbridge, England. This tender, which falls under the industry category of Administrative services related to tourism affairs and Business and management consultancy and related services, was conducted using a limited procurement method through competitive quotation (below threshold). The contract, valued at £28,813, will be executed by Blue Sail Consulting Ltd, an SME and VCSE organisation based in Brighton. The procurement process started with the tender period ending on 20th September 2024, followed by the contract period from 1st October 2024 to 1st April 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in tourism-related administrative services and consultancy. Businesses in the East of England can benefit from participating in such engagements that enhance their visibility and credibility within the industry. By successfully competing in limited procurement processes like this one, consultancy firms and service providers can secure valuable contracts that offer sustained growth and solidify their presence in the regional market.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Tourist Industry Engagement workshops

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06b2a63a-d300-4bad-904c-995edb887259
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b65912a9-412f-4141-96dd-4e5283a6a69b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,775 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,813 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE SAIL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-06b2a63a-d300-4bad-904c-995edb887259-2025-04-10T15:49:42+01:00",
    "date": "2025-04-10T15:49:42+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-06b2a63a-d300-4bad-904c-995edb887259",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "Project #6",
        "title": "Tourist Industry Engagement workshops",
        "description": "This is a Contract Award Notice",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "75125000",
            "description": "Administrative services related to tourism affairs"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79400000",
                "description": "Business and management consultancy and related services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 27550,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 29775,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive quotation (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-09-20T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-10-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2025-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/h5v4C2ej",
            "name": "Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/h5v4C2ej"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Woodbridge Railway Station, Station Road",
                "locality": "WOODBRIDGE",
                "postalCode": "IP124AU",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Abiola Michael-Bucknor",
                "email": "abiola.michael-bucknor@eastsuffolk.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "07879192032"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-6021556",
            "name": "Blue Sail Consulting Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Blue Sail Consulting Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "6021556"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "46 Jersey Street Brighton BN2 9NU"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": true
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/h5v4C2ej",
        "name": "Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-06b2a63a-d300-4bad-904c-995edb887259-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-10-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-04-10T15:47:18+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 28813,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-6021556",
                    "name": "Blue Sail Consulting Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-10-15T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2025-04-01T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b65912a9-412f-4141-96dd-4e5283a6a69b",
                    "datePublished": "2025-04-10T15:47:18+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2025-04-10T15:49:42+01:00"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}