Tender

Commercialisation Review & Planning Development of the CWGC Visitor Experience

COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION

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Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Commercialisation Review & Planning Development of the CWGC Visitor Experience". This tender falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services as well as cultural services such as libraries, archives, and museums. The contract, valued at £65,000, is aimed at enhancing visitor engagement and generating income across CWGC's estate, which spans locations in the United Kingdom, Belgium, and France. The tender process is open and below the threshold, with electronic submissions accepted via the CWGC procurement portal. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 7th April 2025 and the submission deadline on 12th April 2025. The contract period is from 1st June 2025 to 31st December 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services for commercialisation and visitor experience enhancement. Companies with a proven track record in business development, particularly those familiar with cultural or heritage institutions, would find this tender particularly beneficial. Given the emphasis on driving growth in visitor engagement and income generation, businesses equipped with innovative strategies and a deep understanding of both local and international market dynamics are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could not only expand business reach but also establish a collaborative partnership with a prestigious organisation dedicated to commemorating war history.

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Notice Title

Commercialisation Review & Planning Development of the CWGC Visitor Experience

Notice Description

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is seeking tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of a comprehensive review of our visitor experience and commercial offering. This tender aims to appoint a consultancy that will drive growth in visitor engagement and income generation across CWGC's global estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010831-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cwgc.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 7DX
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010831-2025
    24th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/ProjectManage/217
    This tender is being managed using the CWGC e-Procurement portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/Home. To participate in this tender, or any future tenders issued by the CWGC, you must first register with the portal. Guidance on how to register and how to bid can be found here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/BuyerProfiles When registering, please complete as much of the information as possible. Please note: When entering a contact email address for both the Primary and Additional Users, you are advised to add a generic address which can be readily accessed by more than one person i.e. "tenders@xyz.com", rather than a personal address such as "R.Kipling@xyz.com". This way you will still be able to access any communications sent by us via the portal if an individual in unavailable

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