Tender

ESPH SB Tourism Information Services & Leaflet Distribution (ESPH209)

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

28 Sep 2017 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is led by SE Shared Services, which is representing Rother District Council and Wealden District Council, seeking proposals for "ESPH SB Tourism Information Services & Leaflet Distribution (ESPH209)". This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting tourist information services, with a deadline for submissions set for 26th October 2017. The contract will commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2021, with service delivery required across the South East region, including areas such as Battle, Bexhill, and Rye.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the tourism and administrative services sectors, particularly those capable of providing visitor information services and leaflet distribution. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that can effectively manage and promote local tourist attractions will be competitively positioned for this contract. Companies experienced in engaging with local organisations and handling high-volume leaflet distribution will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth.

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Notice Title

ESPH SB Tourism Information Services & Leaflet Distribution (ESPH209)

Notice Description

Rother District Council and Wealden District Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced operator for Tourism Information Services to be delivered efficiently across the two districts. Rother District Council requires a supplier to provide and manage Visitor Information Services across the district. It will include the operation, management and monitoring of 3 Tourist Information Points (TIPs, based in Battle, Bexhill and Rye) and a minimum of 18 Local Information Points (LIPs, of which there are currently 30). The contract will require the supplier to actively promote the 1066 Country campaign and events, attractions, places of interest and facilities across the District. This will also include engaging with local organisations to facilitate the hosting of the TIPs and LIPs. Wealden District Council requires a supplier to distribute the "Wealden Do the Best Attractions" Leaflet to local businesses, meeting points & places of interest within the local area and surrounding areas up to 2 1/2 hours' drive from Wealden's boundary. This would involve 96,000 of these leaflets distributed per annum Additional information: For more information visit the South East Shared Services Portal (above link) and search for 'ESPH209' in the opportunities section. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead65dab-778d-4e3f-ae68-cb6f005c7db9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

22140000 - Leaflets

63513000 - Tourist information services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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