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Provision of a Consultant to Investigate Feasibility of a Visitor Levy Scheme

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council, along with Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has completed a procurement process to commission a consultant for the feasibility study of a visitor levy scheme for the Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, and Outer Hebrides. The procurement, under the procurement method 'open procedure,' was categorised under 'General public services' and focused on 'services' for these locations. Important dates include the tender award date of 29 January 2025, with the contract being awarded to Urban Foresight. Key procurement documents were published around November 2024, and the deadline for submissions was set for 19 December 2024. The contract, valued at GBP 35,000, is signed and active.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in feasibility studies and public sector projects. SMEs like Urban Foresight, which ultimately won the contract, are well positioned to compete due to likely requirements for specialised expertise in administration and implementation of public policies such as a visitor levy scheme. Potential suppliers include those with experience in regional or local government projects, and capabilities to deliver thorough, professional analyses that can influence policy decisions for regional authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Consultant to Investigate Feasibility of a Visitor Levy Scheme

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (collectively, the Islands Authorities) jointly seek to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Outer Hebrides, respectively.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (collectively, the Islands Authorities) jointly seek to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Outer Hebrides, respectively.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783127
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524294
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

Contact Name
Dominic Wilson, Graeme MacDonald, Janvi Thombre
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk, contracts@cne-siar.gov.uk, dominic.wilson@orkney.gov.uk, janvi.thombre@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595, +44 1851600501, +44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN FORESIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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