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Morecambe Bay Visitor Survey

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Morecambe Bay Visitor Survey" was led by Lancaster City Council, with the contract being awarded on 16th April 2025. The survey aims to support Local Plans and involves coordination with Wyre Council and West Moreland and Furness Council. It's categorized under services in the research and development sector, tasking the Morecambe Bay Partnership as the supplier. The contract, valued at £59,777.23, began on 17th April 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The direct procurement method used was below the threshold, thus executed without competition, reflecting a strategic streamlined process typical of sub-central government authorities in the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on tourism and local government planning. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like the Morecambe Bay Partnership, which is already involved, are particularly well-suited for such contracts, benefiting from the scale and the focus on regional development. Businesses with expertise in consultancy services or those capable of leveraging local insights for visitor survey execution would find this contract particularly appealing. The lack of competitive tendering in this instance suggests a preference for trusted, localised suppliers, further emphasizing the opportunity for traditionally smaller organisations to engage directly with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Morecambe Bay Visitor Survey

Notice Description

Contract awarded by Lancaster City Council in collaboration with Wyre Council and West Moreland and Furness Council for a Morecambe Bay Visitor Survey to support the Local Plans

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05294d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028643-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,777 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Gillian Dobson
Contact Email
planningpolicy@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORECAMBE BAY PARTNERSHIP

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