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Visitor Economy, Place Marketing and Inward Investment service

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2025 at 14:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a service provider for the "Visitor Economy, Place Marketing and Inward Investment service" in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham. This tender falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 6 May 2025. Enquiries can be made until 25 April 2025. The project, valued at an estimated £850,000, aims to bolster the visitor economy and inward investment through various marketing and coordination activities. The contract will commence on 2 June 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in marketing and investment promotion. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, given their suitability criteria. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing businesses to submit their proposals electronically. Successful bidders will have the chance to enhance their portfolio by contributing to a high-visibility project funded by the EMCCA board, which focuses on both domestic and international destination marketing efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visitor Economy, Place Marketing and Inward Investment service

Notice Description

EMCCA board has approved funding for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to undertake Inward Investment and Visitor Economy activity for the 2025/26 financial year and the Council has agreed to accept this funding on behalf of the partnership. The commissioned service will build on existing activity to develop, grow and strengthen the visitor economy and inward investment activity in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham, providing domestic and international destination marketing, support, coordination, intelligence and analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014342-2025
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
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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
prpc@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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