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Development of Knutsford Tourism Strategy

KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2024 at 10:24

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

30 Jan 2024 at 17:04

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

29 Jan 2024 at 13:14

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Jan 2024 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knutsford Town Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Development of Knutsford Tourism Strategy," focusing on the administrative services related to tourism affairs within the Cheshire region. The open procedure, classified under CPV codes 75125000, 79411000, and 79413000, commenced with the tender notice published on 26 January 2024, and the contract period spans from 12 March 2024 to 31 March 2025. The procurement, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aims to enhance Knutsford's tourism offer through detailed market research, SWOT analysis, benchmarking, and future vision development. The contract was awarded to Savills (UK) Limited, starting from 21 March 2024, with a contract value of £14,800.

This tender opens avenues for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in management and marketing consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in tourism development. Businesses providing market analysis, strategic planning, and consultancy can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to local economic growth. The comprehensive approach to developing a tourism strategy, including direct support to local attractions, offers firms the chance to establish long-term partnerships with public entities and by extension, enhance their credibility and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of Knutsford Tourism Strategy

Notice Description

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The appointed contractor/supplier will be expected to ensure adherence to all UKSPF guidance. The primary objective of this work is to develop a Knutsford Tourism Strategy to guide the Town Council and partners on work to develop Knutsford's tourism offer. This should include (as a minimum): * Market research on current perceptions of Knutsford (from non-residents) * SWOT analysis of Knutsford's current tourism offer * Benchmarking Knutsford against similar towns in Cheshire and the wider area * Developing a future vision for Knutsford as a tourist destination with recommendations for immediate, medium- and long-term implementation * Recommendations for tourism offers Alongside this we wish to provide specific support to key local visitor attractions and develop guidance/advice for them in enhancing their visitor offer. The objective of this is to increase visitor numbers and income for these attractions to support their ongoing sustainability. This could be an annex to the Tourism Strategy or specific guidance documents for the attractions. This guidance would include specific SWOT/gap analysis of each attraction and development of recommendations. As a minimum this will involve a visit to the attraction and a meeting with the manager/coordinator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d50734b-5e08-42e5-ab39-29e060757812
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f534bf0a-4db3-4477-a3f3-518af1cdb291
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KNUTSFORD
Postcode
WA16 6TA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Knutsford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVILLS (UK

Further Information

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