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Annual Visitor Numbers Study

LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has awarded a contract for the "Annual Visitor Numbers Study" to GCU. This procurement process, completed on 31st March 2023, aimed to develop a thorough research project to determine accurate visitor numbers for Loch Lomond National Park. The study falls under the "services" category and was carried out using the open procedure. The contract is active, with a value of £55,000 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and research sector. Companies with expertise in data collection, analysis, and reporting, particularly in the field of environmental protection and general public services, are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage for this tender was the award phase, and the location for the study is within Loch Lomond National Park. Key dates include the tender completion date on 22nd March 2023, with a bid opening scheduled for the same day.

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Notice Title

Annual Visitor Numbers Study

Notice Description

Annual Visitor Numbers Study

Lot Information

Lot 1

This brief for consultancy work to be undertaken from April 2023 is to develop and deliver a thorough and comprehensively planned research project to determine the accurate total annual visitor number count for Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The National Park Authority reports and publishes visitor figures widely to help inform socio-economic, political and environmental developments, business and infrastructure improvements and decision-making. Therefore, a high degree of accuracy in collecting data which can be evidenced and supported is crucial.

Options: any additional related activity

Renewal: any additional related activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000724424
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482384
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342310 - Customer survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 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
LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lochlomond-trossachs.org
Contact Phone
+44 1389722664

Buyer Location

Locality
ALEXANDRIA
Postcode
G83 8EG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lomond
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GCU

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