Planning

Invitation to Market Sounding - Worcester City Tourism Information Centre Contract

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Nov 2017 at 17:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcester City Council is initiating a market sounding process aimed at generating information for the future delivery of its Tourist Information Centre service. The engagement period, which is currently in the planning stage, invites suppliers to share their insights and ideas before the existing contract concludes on 31st March 2018. The deadline for responses to this engagement is set for 23rd February 2018. This procurement falls under the business services sector, particularly focusing on community service provision and tourist information services, with an estimated contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing, consultancy, and tourism services industries to potentially influence the future direction of the Tourist Information Centre. Companies with experience in delivering community services and those familiar with tourist information provision would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this market sounding could lead to valuable insights and networking opportunities, enhancing businesses' potential to strengthen their offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Market Sounding - Worcester City Tourism Information Centre Contract

Notice Description

Worcester City Council is seeking market sounding information from suppliers to research options and make recommendations on the future delivery of the Tourist Information Centre service. The Tourist Information Centre has been managed and resourced by HW Chamber of Commerce since April 2013. This contract is coming to an end on 31st March 2018 and the Council are seeking to engage with parties who have ideas for the future offering. Market Sounding focuses on suppliers as a whole, rather than the merits of individual suppliers. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party. The information you supply will be treated in the strictest confidence. It will not be made available to future potential bidders in the event of a tendering process taking place. This is in line with Section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act i.e. a qualified exemption in relation to 'Commercial Interests'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adb11784-66e0-4745-901d-bf384f14d4ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07f89f1-3366-42ed-bf48-ee5984e351d2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

63513000 - Tourist information services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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