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Visitor Information Centre

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2021 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Test Valley Borough Council seeking a supplier for the Visitor Information Centre service in the South East of England. The contract, valued at £145,000, focuses on providing tourism-related services, including dealing with enquiries and promoting local tourism businesses. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021, concluding on 30th April 2024. The tender period concluded on 13th November 2020, marking a significant milestone in the procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in tourism services or community engagement. Businesses that can offer innovative tourism promotion strategies, support local visitor attraction efforts, and deliver excellent customer service would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging with the Test Valley tourism network can facilitate valuable partnerships and enhance visibility in the region.

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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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef1a7bf-4a65-4f74-bed7-a5d2bd7850cf
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
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 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
TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dave Owers
Contact Email
dowers@testvalley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01264368000

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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