Tender

Destination Policy Impact Assessment

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking consultancy services for a Destination Policy Impact Assessment, aiming to evaluate the effects of recent legislation and tax changes on the local visitor economy. This tender, titled "Destination Policy Impact Assessment," falls under the categories of research and development services, administrative services related to tourism affairs, and several other business services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission period ending on 16th January 2026. Services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom, and the open competition procurement method is being used, with a project value estimated at £30,000 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in policy impact assessments, particularly those with experience in the tourism sector. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in quality project management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement could leverage this tender to expand their operations and reputation within the public sector. The potential for harnessing new funding options and evaluation methodologies can also provide a platform for innovative businesses to influence future sustainable growth strategies in Monmouthshire’s visitor economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Destination Policy Impact Assessment

Notice Description

Monmouthshire County Council wishes to commission consultants to undertake a Policy Impact Assessment to estimate the impact of recent legislation and tax changes on the county's visitor economy businesses and to test the priorities, objectives and targets set in the recently approved Destination Management Plan 2025-2030 within the context of a fast changing and more challenging policy environment. The council also requires an evaluation of different funding options and destination management models to enable delivery of the new Plan and is seeking recommendations on the types of business support that will be required to underpin future sustainable growth of the county's visitor economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085517-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 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
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Ford
Contact Email
kevinford@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01633644842

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

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