Tender

Destination Policy Impact Assessment

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking tenders for a "Destination Policy Impact Assessment" project which falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development, administrative, business, and tourism-related consultancy services. The procuring authority, located in Usk, UK, has outlined a process under the "tenderUpdate" stage with a submission deadline on 16th January 2026. This open competition invites bids to evaluate the effect of new legislation on the local visitor economy and plan sustainable growth strategies. The total contract value is set at £30,000, with the consultancy to commence on 26th January and conclude by 27th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and analysis within the context of tourism and public policy. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. Companies that excel in providing strategic insight into policy impacts and developing robust management plans for tourism and business environments could benefit by enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in the Welsh market. The tender evaluation criteria highlight the significance of quality, particularly in experience and resource management, supplemented by competitive pricing strategies.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001490-2026
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
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
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

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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