Tender

The Provision of a Visitor Strategy

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Sep 2017 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is currently seeking a consultant for "The Provision of a Visitor Strategy" aimed at enhancing visitor income and expenditure in Darlington. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on development consultancy services, with an estimated value of £9,000. The tender was published on 29th September 2017, and the closing date for submissions is set for 19th October 2017. The contract period will commence on 28th October 2017 and conclude on 7th January 2018, with delivery directed to the North East region of the United Kingdom. This is an open procurement process, inviting diverse participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly in visitor management or business development. Suitable contenders could include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have a proven track record in increasing visitor engagement, footfall, and expenditure. Companies that can effectively promote and develop visitor strategies will find this opportunity particularly advantageous to expand their client portfolio and enhance their operational capabilities within the region.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Visitor Strategy

Notice Description

A consultant is required to help Darlington Borough Council increase overall income from visitors to Darlington by increasing the number of visitors and increasing the amount spent by each visitor. This will be achieved by effective promotion of the Darlington offer, leading to; (a) Attracting more visitor footfall to increase visitor volume, (b) Extending the duration of day visits to encourage more spend, (c) Encouraging more overnight visits to create opportunities for more visitor spend. (d) Encouraging repeat visits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46ebdd7-6adb-486d-9c15-a3e919d010c8
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2017 - 7 Jan 2018 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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