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Visit Dorset Website - Destination Management System

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2020 at 16:36

Award Notice
Tender

29 Sep 2020 at 11:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Visit Dorset Website - Destination Management System", valued at £210,000. The tender was published on 29 September 2020, and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract aims to enhance the Visit Dorset website, which serves as a critical tourism information hub, receiving over 2.4 million visitors in 2019. The contract period begins on 3 May 2021 and runs until 2 May 2024. The contract was awarded to New Mind Internet Consultancy Limited on 22 December 2020, with all operations based in Dorchester, South West England.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is tailored to their capabilities. Companies able to provide comprehensive digital solutions, including destination management systems and related support, will find this tender particularly suitable for growth and expansion in the tourism sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visit Dorset Website - Destination Management System

Notice Description

Visit Dorset is the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Dorset which helps support and grow Dorset's local economy. Visit Dorset is funded by Dorset Council and membership sales. Visit Dorset invites tenders for the supply of a website (www.visit-dorset.com), Destination Management System (DMS) and related support and hosting facilities. The website including DMS is core to our business and is a comprehensive source of tourism information from all sectors of the visitor economy. www.visit-dorset.com is recognised as the leading official destination website for Dorset. The website received over 2.4 million visitors in 2019. We want to continue to grow and develop the success of the website and rank highly on leading search engines for key search terms from organic listings whilst increasing the quantity and quality of visitors to the site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-580cb6f0-6dfd-4ffd-b028-1a1dc2de9892
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32eb4257-9d64-4cac-bf63-1be4d0dfd08b
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,865 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2021 - 2 May 2024 3-4 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Hosking
Contact Email
lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305225523

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW MIND INTERNET CONSULTANCY LIMITED (T/A SIMPLEVIEW EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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