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title: "Visit Dorset Website - Destination Management System"
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# Visit Dorset Website - Destination Management System

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-580cb6f0-6dfd-4ffd-b028-1a1dc2de9892

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## Summary

Dorset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Visit Dorset Website - Destination Management System", valued at £210,000. The tender was published on 29 September 2020, and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract aims to enhance the Visit Dorset website, which serves as a critical tourism information hub, receiving over 2.4 million visitors in 2019. The contract period begins on 3 May 2021 and runs until 2 May 2024. The contract was awarded to New Mind Internet Consultancy Limited on 22 December 2020, with all operations based in Dorchester, South West England.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is tailored to their capabilities. Companies able to provide comprehensive digital solutions, including destination management systems and related support, will find this tender particularly suitable for growth and expansion in the tourism sector.

## Notice

Visit Dorset is the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Dorset which helps support and grow Dorset's local economy. Visit Dorset is funded by Dorset Council and membership sales. Visit Dorset invites tenders for the supply of a website (www.visit-dorset.com), Destination Management System (DMS) and related support and hosting facilities. The website including DMS is core to our business and is a comprehensive source of tourism information from all sectors of the visitor economy. www.visit-dorset.com is recognised as the leading official destination website for Dorset. The website received over 2.4 million visitors in 2019. We want to continue to grow and develop the success of the website and rank highly on leading search engines for key search terms from organic listings whilst increasing the quantity and quality of visitors to the site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32eb4257-9d64-4cac-bf63-1be4d0dfd08b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2021 - 2 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,865 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEW MIND INTERNET CONSULTANCY LIMITED (T/A SIMPLEVIEW EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2020 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32eb4257-9d64-4cac-bf63-1be4d0dfd08b
- 29 Sep 2020 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e290191-3de4-46a2-ac78-2bfe27e4b142

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32eb4257-9d64-4cac-bf63-1be4d0dfd08b
  22nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e290191-3de4-46a2-ac78-2bfe27e4b142
  29th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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