Tender

Digital Strategy & Pilot to improve Isle of bute busines network & enhanced visitor experience

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Oct 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council for a project titled "Digital Strategy & Pilot to improve Isle of Bute business network & enhanced visitor experience." This contract falls under the services category and is aimed at enhancing the visitor experience while establishing a network of creative businesses. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is scheduled to end on 8th November 2019, following which the bid opening will take place on the same date. The project is based in Lochgilphead, UK, and has a value of £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital marketing, visual arts, and strategic planning. Companies with expertise in developing visitor engagement strategies or digital solutions that strengthen business networks will find this tender particularly relevant. The timeframe for project delivery extends until March 2020, which allows ample opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to enhancing the Isle of Bute's economic and cultural landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Strategy & Pilot to improve Isle of bute busines network & enhanced visitor experience

Notice Description

To undertake research, analysis, and engagement exercises to produce a strategy with recommendations, that would: enhance the end-to-end visitor experience; and, develop a network of/collaborative creative, innovative and cultural business offer To deliver a digital visual arts project that will showcase the Bute offer as well as providing an opportunity to test a key recommended digital opportunity

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project brief requests delivery of two digitally focussed pieces of work between November 2019 and March 2020. Throughout 2019, a detailed piece of work was undertaken to identify and test how best to market what Bute has to offer. It is therefore intended for this piece of work to build upon previous analysis by recommending digital solutions that support the development of a business network and enhanced end-to-end visitor experience, whilst also testing a recommendation through a digital art project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000600888
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368816
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Appleby
Contact Email
elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1369708594

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

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