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Consultancy to develop a new Tourism and Events Development Plan

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council is seeking consultants through an open procurement process titled "Consultancy to develop a new Tourism and Events Development Plan". The tender aims to enhance Stirling's appeal as a leading tourism destination by creating a strategic plan. The procurement is situated in the services industry category, and the project delivery location is Stirling, UK. The tender period concluded on 31 July 2017, with the award for the contract signed on 5 September 2017, valued at £19,050.

This opportunity is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in tourism consultancy, event management, or strategic planning services. Winning this tender could not only enhance the successful contractor’s portfolio but also position them as key players in shaping the local tourism landscape. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and meet the financial criteria specified in the tender are particularly well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Consultancy to develop a new Tourism and Events Development Plan

Notice Description

Stirling Council wishes to appoint consultants to deliver a tourism and events development plan that will provide a guiding document on how we further develop Stirling into a leading tourism destination.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stirling Council wishes to appoint consultants to deliver a tourism and events development plan that will provide a guiding document on how we further develop Stirling into a leading tourism destination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000503687
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299638
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

63513000 - Tourist information services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2ET
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling West
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE SAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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