Tender

Interreg Experience - Peer Networks

VISIT KENT LIMITED

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Tender

18 Dec 2020 at 11:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Visit Kent Limited has issued a tender titled "Interreg Experience - Peer Networks" as part of their Experience Development Programme aimed at revitalising the tourism, leisure, and hospitality sector in Kent and Medway, United Kingdom. This programme seeks to assist 125 organisations in developing new experiential tourism products, particularly for the off-season, in response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis. The tender is currently in the active phase, with applications for the second round due by 8 January 2021, and successful bidders will be notified by the end of January 2021. The total budget for this procurement is £22,000, with the procurement method classified as open procedure (below threshold).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to innovate within the tourism sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in tourism, hospitality consulting, training services, or those seeking to diversify their offerings would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. The support package includes one-on-one business consultations, product testing, and marketing assistance, providing a comprehensive framework for growth and resilience in a sector that requires adaptability in the current climate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interreg Experience - Peer Networks

Notice Description

In light of the current Covid-19 crisis, the tourism, leisure and hospitality industry is having to re-think how to move forward and rebuild business, demand and revenue. Many organisations, both nationally and locally will be forced to re-examine business operations and products, in order to adhere to social distancing measures and respond to changing consumer behaviour. To survive, businesses will need to adapt existing products, collaborate with others in and out of the sector, and reach out to new audiences to recover and drive business growth. The sector has also been shown to be particularly vulnerable due to the seasonality of the visitor economy demonstrating the need for development of off-season product to make businesses more resilient in the future and to deliver more year-round jobs. As part of the Interreg Channel EXPERIENCE project, Visit Kent has launched the Experience Development Programme which will work with 125 organisations from across Kent and Medway to help them develop new experiential tourism products for the off-season. We have received over 70 applications for the first round of the programme from a range of businesses including traditional tourism businesses, individuals with a skill they'd like to turn into a new business and businesses from other sectors looking to diversify. Applications are still open for the second round of the programme until the end of December 2020 and will be informed if they have been approved by the end of January 2021. The programme offers successful applicants a package of support to develop their product concept and take it to market. The support delivered through the programme includes 1:1 business consultation, product testing, content development, product photography, inclusion in B2C campaigns and B2B distribution through travel trade partners. Following successful award of the 1:1 business consultation contract, Visit Kent are looking for a provider to deliver the next stage of the programme - the development and initial roll out of a peer networking framework. The framework will provide a basis for the Experience programme participants to meet regularly to share best practice, build relationships with their Visit Kent Account Managers, continue to gain support on various professional areas as well as developing local relationships with other businesses. The framework will provide the Visit Kent team with the tools and training to deliver the peer networking effectively and efficiently meetings themselves within existing resource, supporting the long-term community objectives of the Experience programme in a sustainable manner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79f08606-ddbc-4ca0-808a-314d5749a2cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0dbca08-0db8-489c-8bb5-3dfd8c993111
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISIT KENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2JB
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

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