Tender

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Visitor Economy - Destination Management Plan

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the creation of a Destination Management Plan aimed at enhancing the region’s visitor economy. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services, as well as business and management consultancy. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the process being an open competition below the threshold. Interested parties must express their interest by 6th October 2025, with the contract intended to commence around 13th October 2025. Located in the United Kingdom, this project offers a contract value up to £120,000 over an initial period until April 2026, with a possible extension for an additional six months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tourism management, consultancy, and strategic brand development. Companies with experience in crafting narratives and promoting regional tourism could greatly benefit from collaborating with the Combined Authority, as the aim is to build a compelling storytelling narrative to boost tourist engagement. The contract’s focus on driving business growth and encouraging regional tourism resilience makes it ideal for firms that can offer innovative solutions to enhance visitor experiences and economic benefits. This opportunity not only promises potential revenue but also strategic partnerships in a vibrant regional market.

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Notice Title

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Visitor Economy - Destination Management Plan

Notice Description

The aim of this commission is to help build a compelling and robust storytelling narrative and brand, inspired by the region's varied offer that better reflects the area, and to help develop an overarching Destination Management Plan for the region that can be woven into every touchpoint for the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough's visitor economy to: * Unlock and promote the region's distinctive heritage and tourism offer - to create a seamless visitor journey underpinned by clear storytelling, local advocacy and connected thematic itineraries, positioning the region as an outstanding destination of both domestic and international appeal. * Build upon the strength of Cambridge and its existing Destination Management Plan to utilise the asset ensuring regional spread of visitor benefits. * Strengthen the resilience of the region's visitor economy by driving business growth, addressing skills gaps, and encouraging regenerative tourism, to increase visitor dwell times and spend, encourage longer stays and reduce to seasonal peaks. The Contract is intended to start week from commencing 13th October 2025 or as otherwise agreed. The Contract includes an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 6 months, taking the Contract term to a maximum of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058156-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
CPCA Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1480277180

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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