Tender

Incentive Development for Car-Free Visitor Journeys

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Growth Company Limited is seeking development consultancy services through an open competition for the project titled "Incentive Development for Car-Free Visitor Journeys." The tender, active from the date of 17th November 2025, is focused on promoting sustainable tourism by encouraging car-free travel to regional attractions within the West Midlands. Organizations are invited to submit their bids by 28th November 2025, with the contract period commencing from 8th December 2025 until 31st March 2026. This opportunity is part of the region's net-zero efforts, classified under the industry category of development consultancy and business development consultancy services, with an estimated contract value of £12,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specializing in sustainable tourism, transport initiatives, and marketing to collaborate with regional businesses in promoting environmentally friendly travel solutions. By participating, firms can establish themselves within a growing sector focused on reducing carbon emissions and improving accessibility to attractions without relying on cars. Businesses equipped with innovative strategies for active travel incentives and marketing expertise in sustainable tourism will be particularly well-suited to benefit from this project, aiding regional development while aligning with net-zero objectives.

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Notice Title

Incentive Development for Car-Free Visitor Journeys

Notice Description

Background to this project: The West Midlands Growth Plan will create a new West Midlands Net Zero Five Year Plan. As a nationally accredited destination development partnership, West Midlands DDP has a responsibility to support and align this through regenerative tourism within the region and to share learning and best practice with other destinations across England. Therefore, we wish to appoint a consultant, or partner agency, who will work with our regional attractions and venues to develop and market incentives that encourage visitors to arrive via car-free journeys and by using active travel, to support our regional net zero aims. A range of businesses representing a cross-section of the DDP geography will be selected to work with the appointed supplier to develop and market visitor incentives which will encourage car-free journeys. Project Aims This project will support regenerative tourism within the West Midlands. Firstly, by encouraging more visitors to arrive by train, bus, bike, and foot, it will deliver a sustainability benefit by contributing to efforts to reduce CO2 from private vehicle emissions. Secondly, it will open up access to venues for travellers without a car - thus making everyone welcome - and supporting greater inclusivity. By working with the appointed supplier, businesses will feel informed and empowered to develop targeted incentives for car-free visits. The supplier will also offer marketing support to businesses to drive awareness and consideration of making car-free visits among target audiences. This project will build visitor / leisure use of the region's public transport, creating incentives to improve the network connectivity and evidence to close out any 'last mile' barriers, where bus, tram or train connections stop short of visitor attractions and experiences. Finally, the project will act as a pilot to inspire more businesses across the West Midlands to adopt incentives that will help visitors to travel car-free. Case studies from the project will help businesses to understand how they can contribute to net zero and attract new visitor audiences - achieving positive sustainability outcomes - both environmentally and financially.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074464-2025
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

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wmgrowth.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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