Tender

Business Improvement District Development Programme

CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP

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Tender

22 Sep 2023 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership is seeking consultancy services for a Business Improvement District Development Programme. The project aims to explore the feasibility of establishing a Tourism or Accommodation Business Improvement District within the council boundaries. The tender has a total value of £50,000 and proposals must be submitted electronically by 10th October. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st November 2023 and end on 31st July 2024, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender represents an opportunity for consulting, marketing, and law firms to participate in the development of a significant regional economic growth initiative. Businesses with expertise in destination management, tourism, and local economic development would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on providing expert advice and support, this procurement process welcomes innovative solutions that contribute to the sustainable growth and prosperity of Cheshire and Warrington.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Improvement District Development Programme

Notice Description

The Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (the LEP) leads the growth of the Cheshire and Warrington economy through a powerful partnership between the private, public, and voluntary sectors to make the sub-region the UK's healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive and growing economy. As part of the LEP, Marketing Cheshire (MC) is the sub-region's Destination Management Organisation, appointed by Visit England as the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), responsible for positioning Cheshire as a great place to live, work, study, invest and visit, working in partnership with the sub-region's three local authorities and tourism and hospitality businesses. Marketing Cheshire, on behalf of the Destination Chester partners including Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWaC), is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant or consultants to deliver a phase 2 feasibility and options appraisal for a potential Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) or Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) within the council boundary. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This is a two-stage commission which envisages: * Further feasibility work and wider consultation to build on the phase 1 study already produced * Consideration of detailed options (see 'context' section below) * Recommendations for a preferred option, leading to a decision at the end of December 2023 * Expert advice and support in the development of the preferred option to a ballot during 2024 * NB: Progressing to Stage 2 is subject to the outcome of the first stage of work and the eventual decision by the TBID steering group. Proposals should include: * Introduction (maximum 500 words) * Detailed method statement (maximum 1000 words) * Proposed timetable for production including key milestones (Table format - 1 page of A4) * Demonstration of experience of providing similar services (maximum 1000 words) * CV's of key personnel who will deliver the review (one A4 page summary per person) * Financial proposal with daily rates and individual consultant day/time allocations Proposals must be in an electronic format (e.g. MS Word/PDF) and emailed to : tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com by Tuesday 10th October at 3pm. If you have any specific questions concerning this document or the process for submission of your proposal, then please email through to: tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com no later than noon on Friday 6th October.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f45b73a1-4241-4018-8311-80f7bb28d654
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca1277d-8323-43ca-ab81-27c6fab138ed
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

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
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 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
CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD
Postcode
CW7 1AH
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Dene
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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