Tender

The Provision of Product Development Services

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

13 Aug 2018 at 16:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company Limited is initiating a tender process titled "The Provision of Product Development Services" as part of the Growing Manchester as an International Gateway Project. This procurement falls under services within the market research sector (CPV code: 79310000) and is located in the North West of England. The open tender method allows for broad participation, with submissions due by 12 noon on 28th August 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2018 and run until 31st March 2019, focusing on enhancing day and overnight excursions commencing from Manchester.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in product development and market research services, particularly those with experience in travel and tourism sectors. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this an inviting prospect, as the procurement process encourages diverse participation. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in creating compelling travel packages and collaborating with regional partners will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Product Development Services

Notice Description

Marketing Manchester - Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Product Development Services Growing Manchester as an International Gateway Project Marketing Manchester has successfully bid to the Discover England Fund to win project funding to deliver it's Growing Manchester as an International Gateway Project. Marketing Manchester is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable provider to deliver the product development elements of the project, which is focused on enhancing day and overnight excursions that start in Manchester. The delivery areas are: A: Developing the Manchester offer B: Working with destination across the North to develop day and overnight excursions C: Liaising with key travel trade to enhance the reach of the products that have already been developed in the past 18 months. D: Evaluation and Report of Key Findings and Recommendations To apply for the opportunity please go to our website and download the Tender documents. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 28th August 2018. Any submissions received after this day and time will not be accepted. Clarification Questions and Answers will be made available for download on Wednesday 22nd August 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83236501-e6eb-49b0-8c12-764e48dd8065
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd3e66d-b028-49cd-a308-96eee72fd217
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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 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
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Kelly Edwards
Contact Email
kelly.edwards@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
0161 245 4734

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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