This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2021 at 11:14

Tender

17 May 2021 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is seeking experienced organisations to deliver a business support programme under the title "WCC - Tourism and Leisure Business Support." This initiative focuses on fostering the recovery and growth of the Tourism and Leisure sector and is classified under the services category, specifically business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. The procurement method follows an open procedure, and the contract is active, with a key submission deadline previously set for 15th June 2021. The estimated contract value is approximately £2.7 million, with potential future funding streams available throughout the contract period. The project will be part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, contingent upon approved applications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in tourism consultancy, marketing, and business support services, particularly those familiar with the local market in Warwickshire. Companies that can offer high-quality resources and demonstrate a deep understanding of the tourism and leisure industry will be well-suited to compete. The focus on collaborative support initiatives and compliance with ERDF criteria highlights the potential for businesses that understand public sector requirements to thrive. This programme complements the wider "Visit Warwickshire" marketing campaign, further enhancing the visibility and engagement of local tourism enterprises.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WCC - Tourism and Leisure Business Support

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking a specialist organisation to establish and deliver a dedicated business support programme to support the recovery and future growth of the Tourism and Leisure sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking a specialist organisation to establish and deliver a dedicated business support programme to support the recovery and future growth of the Tourism and Leisure sector. This will sit alongside our wider business support offer and also complement the new "Visit Warwickshire" marketing campaign which will promote the county as a safe, open destination for visitors. The project will also build on the Survive, Sustain and Grow programme which offers industry-specific support to tourism businesses. The service will be part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), subject to the applications for this funding being approved. However, other funding may be introduced throughout the duration of the Contract (both during the initial term and the extension period).

Renewal: The initial Contract term is for just under 33 months, or 2 years and 9 months. However, the Council reserves the right to extend the Contract by further periods up to, but not exceeding, 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b1bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018722-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£557,659 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Warwickshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

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