Planning

Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council is currently planning a procurement process for the "Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route." This initiative falls within the services industry category and aims to enhance visitor experience and economic impact along the designated route. Located in Lochgilphead, UK, the procurement process is expected to generate interest in new tourism marketing strategies. Interested parties should submit their notes of interest by 12 noon on the 30th of August 2018, with a communication regarding future notices anticipated on the 21st of September 2018. The total value of this planned contract is approximately £60,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in tourism marketing, package design, and related services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in enhancing visitor engagement and cultivating local heritage and arts could be particularly well-placed to compete. The expected outcomes include designing bespoke tourism packages, producing maps, and effective marketing, which could significantly contribute to the visibility and economic viability of the region's tourism offerings.

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Notice Title

Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to survey the market in order to determine the level of interest for a possible procurement as detailed below: Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route For the purposes of future procurement for this requirement, the Council will use this information to inform strategy development. All notes of interest should be returned no later than 12 noon on the 30th August 2018

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to survey the market in order to determine the level of interest for a possible procurement as detailed below: Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route The aim of this contract is to: Enhance visitor knowledge and experience along the designated route of Culture Heritage and Arts. Boost the economic impact for the organisations and individuals along this route. Evidence and support the long term potential of this route and future routes. The contractor will: Outcome - 1: Design and Coordinate Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route Outcome - 2: Produce a printed map of Long Distance Route Outcome - 3: Market Bespoke Tourism Packages and Map. It is anticipated that quotes for this item of work should not exceed 60,000 (GBP) (exclusive of VAT). For the purposes of future procurement for this requirement, the Council will use this information to inform strategy development. All notes of interest should be returned no later than 12 noon on the 30th August 2018

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000554354
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329097
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Maidment
Contact Email
gillian.maidment@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1436658711

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329097
    Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to survey the market in order to determine the level of interest for a possible procurement as detailed below: Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route For the purposes of future procurement for this requirement, the Council will use this information to inform strategy development. All notes of interest should be returned no later than 12 noon on the 30th August 2018

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