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title: "Visitor Information Centre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5dcc7fa7-b250-4061-9e93-1293de4b2d71"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-12"
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# Visitor Information Centre

Buyer: TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dcc7fa7-b250-4061-9e93-1293de4b2d71

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Test Valley Borough Council seeking a supplier for the Visitor Information Centre service in the South East of England. The contract, valued at £145,000, focuses on providing tourism-related services, including dealing with enquiries and promoting local tourism businesses. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021, concluding on 30th April 2024. The tender period concluded on 13th November 2020, marking a significant milestone in the procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in tourism services or community engagement. Businesses that can offer innovative tourism promotion strategies, support local visitor attraction efforts, and deliver excellent customer service would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging with the Test Valley tourism network can facilitate valuable partnerships and enhance visibility in the region.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef1a7bf-4a65-4f74-bed7-a5d2bd7850cf |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,990 |
| 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

- 12 Mar 2021 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef1a7bf-4a65-4f74-bed7-a5d2bd7850cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef1a7bf-4a65-4f74-bed7-a5d2bd7850cf
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35164&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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