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HCC - 01/25 - The Provision of a Destination Management Service for Hertfordshire - Visit Herts

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 11:35

Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a service provider to manage and elevate the visitor economy through the provision of a Destination Management Service for Hertfordshire, under the title "Visit Herts." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting tourist information services, as per CPV classification 63513000. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure, allowing organisations to express interest and submit bids by 12:00 Noon on 21st February 2025. The contract is valued at £300,000 and carries a potential core period of two years, with an option to extend for an additional year. The service will be delivered in the UKH23 region, encompassing Hertfordshire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the sector to establish a long-term relationship with a regional authority and to contribute to the ongoing development of Hertfordshire's visitor economy. Companies that specialise in tourism and destination management services are well-suited to compete, especially those with a proven track record in supporting such economic development activities. The procurement documents, available on the council's e-Tendering system, provide a comprehensive framework, requiring bidders to fulfill criteria that include quality considerations over price. This focus on quality underscores the importance of expertise and innovation, offering potential contractors a unique platform to showcase their capability in enhancing regional tourism infrastructure.

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Notice Title

HCC - 01/25 - The Provision of a Destination Management Service for Hertfordshire - Visit Herts

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to Procurement for the Provision of a Destination Management Service for Hertfordshire - Visit Herts. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council went out to Procurement for the Provision of a Destination Management Service for Hertfordshire - Visit Herts. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: The Core Contract Period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further one (1) year subject to funding

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Contract Period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063258-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63513000 - Tourist information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Group
Contact Email
zoe.upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01707292463

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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