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Unlocking Growth: The Case for Investing in the UK Visitor Economy

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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15 Apr 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for research services titled "Unlocking Growth: The Case for Investing in the UK Visitor Economy". This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV 73000000) and is specifically focused on the strategic value of the visitor economy. This procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 18th March 2025. The contract period commenced on 11th March 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025, located in London, SW1A 2BQ. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value is £61,650 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with experience in economic and visitor analysis. The project is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) due to its inclusive suitability criteria. The awarded contract to Deloitte LLP indicates that businesses with a robust capability in delivering high-quality research services in a limited timeframe can successfully compete. Firms capable of providing strategic insights and consultancy on economic growth related to the visitor economy would benefit from engaging in similar future procurement opportunities. This tender exemplifies the potential for generating business growth through public sector contracts and contributing valuable research findings to the DCMS.

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Notice Title

Unlocking Growth: The Case for Investing in the UK Visitor Economy

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services relating to the strategic value of the visitor economy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af3bd4a6-bec4-4246-9da4-5cdb61bb662f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145e456e-7509-46b8-a7fd-3442ba9f2b5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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