Tender

TENDER FOR DEVENISH ISLAND WELCOME AMBASSADOR SCHEME

FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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08 May 2025 at 15:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is seeking tenders for a Welcome Ambassador Service on Devenish Island, with an active procurement stage that invites applications under an open competition method. The tender falls within the services industry category, specifically tourist guide and information services, and is governed by the Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement involves providing services throughout July and August 2025, with additional weekends in June and September. Interested entities must submit their tenders by 29 May 2025, at 12:00 PM, with enquiries concluding on 22 May 2025. The total tender value is £24,000, and the contract period extends from 2 June 2025 to 31 March 2026, with potential extensions at the council's discretion.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in tourism and travel services, particularly those offering guiding and visitor assistance. Companies with expertise in managing tourist interactions and ensuring a high-quality visitor experience will find this tender aligns well with their strengths. The contract’s open competition approach allows small and medium-sized enterprises to engage competitively, fostering potential growth opportunities. Given its strategic focus on improving visitor engagement, this procurement offers businesses a gateway to contribute to regional tourism development while expanding their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TENDER FOR DEVENISH ISLAND WELCOME AMBASSADOR SCHEME

Notice Description

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, in partnership with Department for Communities Historic Environment Division, invites tenders from competent entities to provide a high-quality Welcome Ambassador Service on Devenish Island to visitors daily throughout July and August 2025, weekends in June and September, and other dates in agreement with the successful tenderer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will be until 31 March 2026, with the option to extend the contract for the 2026 and 2027 at the sole discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019819-2025
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63513000 - Tourist information services

63514000 - Tourist guide services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 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
FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@fermanaghomagh.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 7BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Portora
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Further Information

Notice Documents

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