Tender

Majestic Waterways - Call for Partners

MARKETING BIRMINGHAM LTD

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Tender

22 Nov 2016 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Majestic Waterways - Call for Partners" is initiated by Marketing Birmingham Ltd, located in Birmingham, England. This tender, classified under the services industry with a focus on "Pleasure and sporting boats", is currently in the active tender stage, set to conclude on 12th December 2016 at 12:00 noon GMT. The project is part of a strategic initiative co-funded by the VisitBritain/VisitEngland 'Discover England Fund', aiming to enhance the appeal of the UK’s canal and waterways network to international tourists, especially from Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in tourism-related services, marketing, and technology development around waterway tourism. Companies with existing assets or those capable of collaborative development are particularly well-suited to participate. The open procurement method encourages a broad range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to join the process and contribute to the innovative developments aimed at enriching tourist experiences and promoting the unique heritage of the Midlands waterways.

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Notice Title

Majestic Waterways - Call for Partners

Notice Description

Marketing Birmingham is the area's strategic marketing partnership, which focuses on three business areas (i) investment, (ii) the visitor economy and (iii) strategic marketing. This project is co-funded by the VisitBritain/VisitEngland 'Discover England Fund', run by a steering group comprising partners from the Midlands Engine. Stakeholders include the Canal & River Trust (CRT), Shakespeare's England, LeicesterShire Promotions, Visit Tamworth, British Marine (BM), private hire boat yards, attractions and narrowboat suppliers. This project aims to improve the offer to international tourists, based on the beautiful and historic canal and waterways network. We are developing a pilot through focused activities based on the Warwickshire Ring, at the heart of the Midlands' and English canal network. We seek partners with existing assets to build upon and share developments with, bearing in mind our pilot phase target market visitors from Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. Partners will not be required to do the development work - but to work in partnership with the steering group to select the technology and information design supplier through an open tender process, and facilitate the agreed developments to their assets, for the benefit of overseas visitors. Please refer to the tender brief for full requirements, process and timescales. To access the full tender brief, all suppliers MUST visit the Marketing Birmingham e-Procurement system to register interest and submit a tender bid. e-Procurement https://in-tendhost.co.uk/marketingbirmingham/aspx/Home Please note the deadline for full submission as outlined in the attached brief is no later than 12:00 noon GMT on Monday 12th December 2016. Additional information: To access the tender brief, all suppliers MUST visit the Marketing Birmingham e-Procurement system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/marketingbirmingham/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd254aab-7a44-44e2-97f5-9faacdb59481
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246afb33-ccb0-493e-925d-ce28f8fa06ea
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34522000 - Pleasure and sporting boats

39294100 - Information and promotion products

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2016 - 30 Apr 2017 1-6 months
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
MARKETING BIRMINGHAM LTD
Contact Name
Procurement Manager
Contact Email
jazz.bansal@marketingbirmingham.com
Contact Phone
0121 202 5115

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2ND
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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