--- title: "Creation of a Destination Management Plan for Barnsley" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50e9cf04-f60f-4c55-9450-0c3373f2d0ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50e9cf04-f60f-4c55-9450-0c3373f2d0ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50e9cf04-f60f-4c55-9450-0c3373f2d0ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50e9cf04-f60f-4c55-9450-0c3373f2d0ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-11" --- # Creation of a Destination Management Plan for Barnsley Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50e9cf04-f60f-4c55-9450-0c3373f2d0ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50e9cf04-f60f-4c55-9450-0c3373f2d0ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50e9cf04-f60f-4c55-9450-0c3373f2d0ff.json) ## Summary Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process to appoint a qualified consultant or consultancy to develop a Destination Management Plan (DMP) for Barnsley Borough. Classified under administrative services related to tourism affairs, this project aims to strategically position Barnsley as a thriving destination by prioritising sustainable growth, enhancing visitor engagement, and providing community value. The DMP must align with the broader South Yorkshire Destination Management Plan and Barnsley 2030 Vision. This tender is in the active stage of the procurement process with an open procedure. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 5th January 2025, with the contract period starting on 14th January 2025 and concluding on 31st May 2025. The project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Deliverables are expected across various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancies specialising in business and management consultancy, as well as marketing management consultancy services. Companies with expertise in creating strategic and operational frameworks for tourism and destination management will find this an ideal contract to pursue. The requirement for a collaborative approach involving both public and private stakeholders makes it suitable for businesses experienced in stakeholder engagement and resource alignment. Given the open procurement method, a diverse range of businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to compete, potentially expanding their portfolios and demonstrating their capabilities in delivering sustainable development plans for regional tourism. ## Notice Barnsley Council is seeking to appoint a qualified consultant or consultancy to develop a Destination Management Plan (DMP) for Barnsley Borough. This DMP will provide a strategic direction and operational framework to position Barnsley as a thriving destination, prioritising sustainable growth, increased visitor engagement, and enhanced community value. The plan must align with the wider Destination Management Plan for South Yorkshire and the Barnsley 2030 - The Place of Possibilities Vision (https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/our-council/barnsley-2030/). It should involve a collaborative approach that effectively engages both public and private sector stakeholders to align resources and objectives. Funding for this project is being provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be31fdce-47e4-49c1-92fe-99ef6b8bf91d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2025 - 31 May 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S70 2TA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley | | Local authority | Barnsley | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Barnsley North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2024 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be31fdce-47e4-49c1-92fe-99ef6b8bf91d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be31fdce-47e4-49c1-92fe-99ef6b8bf91d 11th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.barnsley.gov.uk - https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/our-council/barnsley-2030/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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