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title: "Third Party Sustainable Tourism Accreditation Provider"
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# Third Party Sustainable Tourism Accreditation Provider

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35be1399-8aa8-4e4c-ad0c-7ffc45c93125

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## Summary

The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd e-Tendering is seeking a third-party sustainable tourism accreditation provider through an open procedure. This contract aims to implement a green accreditation scheme for tourism businesses in the West Midlands. The contract period begins on 12th February 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, with the tender submission deadline set for 31st January 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses specialising in sustainable practices, particularly in the visitor economy sector. Accommodation providers, attractions, events venues, and Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) are key targets for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in sustainable tourism initiatives would be well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the region's environmental and responsible tourism efforts.

## Notice

We require the appointment of a sole supplier who can provide a recognisable green accreditation scheme that specialises in sustainable tourism. There are a number of reputable green accreditation certification schemes which assess tourism and hospitality businesses for their sustainable practice and award relevant marque which helps to improve business practice and guides visitors / trade to the quality of the business they choose. Any business that has a 'green' label will have implemented initiatives across its business that contribute a significant benefit to the environment and to responsible tourism. The businesses that the supplier will work with include accommodation providers, attractions, events venues and DMOs. Currently, across the West Midlands, there are fewer than 30 businesses in the Visitor Economy that have a recognised green accreditation. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa144b23-7a7f-4415-9306-79453ffa90f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
- 98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2024 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa144b23-7a7f-4415-9306-79453ffa90f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa144b23-7a7f-4415-9306-79453ffa90f5
  5th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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