Tender

Third Party Sustainable Tourism Accreditation Provider

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING

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05 Jan 2024 at 16:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd e-Tendering is seeking a third-party sustainable tourism accreditation provider through an open procedure. This contract aims to implement a green accreditation scheme for tourism businesses in the West Midlands. The contract period begins on 12th February 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, with the tender submission deadline set for 31st January 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses specialising in sustainable practices, particularly in the visitor economy sector. Accommodation providers, attractions, events venues, and Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) are key targets for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in sustainable tourism initiatives would be well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the region's environmental and responsible tourism efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Third Party Sustainable Tourism Accreditation Provider

Notice Description

We require the appointment of a sole supplier who can provide a recognisable green accreditation scheme that specialises in sustainable tourism. There are a number of reputable green accreditation certification schemes which assess tourism and hospitality businesses for their sustainable practice and award relevant marque which helps to improve business practice and guides visitors / trade to the quality of the business they choose. Any business that has a 'green' label will have implemented initiatives across its business that contribute a significant benefit to the environment and to responsible tourism. The businesses that the supplier will work with include accommodation providers, attractions, events venues and DMOs. Currently, across the West Midlands, there are fewer than 30 businesses in the Visitor Economy that have a recognised green accreditation. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35be1399-8aa8-4e4c-ad0c-7ffc45c93125
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa144b23-7a7f-4415-9306-79453ffa90f5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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