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Visitor Information Centre

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Dec 2019 at 12:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process was initiated by Test Valley Borough Council for a contract titled "Visitor Information Centre," aimed at providing various tourism services within the tourism industry. The contract, valued at £150,000 with a minimum value of £70,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and end on 31st March 2021, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 1st November 2019. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the tourism sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in tourism management, visitor services, and community engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation could enhance their visibility and potentially increase customer footfall to their own services through established connections and promotional activities coordinated by the Visitor Information Centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visitor Information Centre

Notice Description

The tendered service comprises: A. Providing a tourism service at the Visitor Information Centre (VIC), including dealing with tourism enquiries received in person, by phone/email/social media/website contact forms; B. Promoting tourism by supporting and attracting visitors into Test Valley through work outside the VIC. This includes supporting Test Valley tourism businesses through a variety of means, including promotion of business on www.visitromsey.org C. Providing a community service at the VIC. The contract duration is 12 months with the option to extend by up to 12 months. Further information including the tender documents is available on our eTendering system: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30574&B=UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-500f74d5-c00c-442a-8446-519ae15c169d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e12de3d6-8cc3-4a36-a780-16cdd5d0c968
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

63513000 - Tourist information services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,631 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP10 3AJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOURISM SOUTH EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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