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title: "Visitor Information Centre"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Visitor Information Centre

Buyer: TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-500f74d5-c00c-442a-8446-519ae15c169d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process was initiated by Test Valley Borough Council for a contract titled "Visitor Information Centre," aimed at providing various tourism services within the tourism industry. The contract, valued at £150,000 with a minimum value of £70,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and end on 31st March 2021, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 1st November 2019. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the tourism sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in tourism management, visitor services, and community engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation could enhance their visibility and potentially increase customer footfall to their own services through established connections and promotional activities coordinated by the Visitor Information Centre.

## Notice

The tendered service comprises: A. Providing a tourism service at the Visitor Information Centre (VIC), including dealing with tourism enquiries received in person, by phone/email/social media/website contact forms; B. Promoting tourism by supporting and attracting visitors into Test Valley through work outside the VIC. This includes supporting Test Valley tourism businesses through a variety of means, including promotion of business on www.visitromsey.org C. Providing a community service at the VIC. The contract duration is 12 months with the option to extend by up to 12 months. Further information including the tender documents is available on our eTendering system: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30574&B=UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e12de3d6-8cc3-4a36-a780-16cdd5d0c968 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,631 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP10 3AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOURISM SOUTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 63513000 - Tourist information services
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2019 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e12de3d6-8cc3-4a36-a780-16cdd5d0c968

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e12de3d6-8cc3-4a36-a780-16cdd5d0c968
  6th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30574&B=UK
  Further information is available on our eTendering system
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/67140
  User / Company

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