--- title: "The Provision of Product Development Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83236501-e6eb-49b0-8c12-764e48dd8065" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83236501-e6eb-49b0-8c12-764e48dd8065" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83236501-e6eb-49b0-8c12-764e48dd8065.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83236501-e6eb-49b0-8c12-764e48dd8065.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2018-08-13" --- # The Provision of Product Development Services Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83236501-e6eb-49b0-8c12-764e48dd8065 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83236501-e6eb-49b0-8c12-764e48dd8065) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83236501-e6eb-49b0-8c12-764e48dd8065.json) ## Summary The Growth Company Limited is initiating a tender process titled "The Provision of Product Development Services" as part of the Growing Manchester as an International Gateway Project. This procurement falls under services within the market research sector (CPV code: 79310000) and is located in the North West of England. The open tender method allows for broad participation, with submissions due by 12 noon on 28th August 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2018 and run until 31st March 2019, focusing on enhancing day and overnight excursions commencing from Manchester. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in product development and market research services, particularly those with experience in travel and tourism sectors. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this an inviting prospect, as the procurement process encourages diverse participation. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in creating compelling travel packages and collaborating with regional partners will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice Marketing Manchester - Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Product Development Services Growing Manchester as an International Gateway Project Marketing Manchester has successfully bid to the Discover England Fund to win project funding to deliver it's Growing Manchester as an International Gateway Project. Marketing Manchester is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable provider to deliver the product development elements of the project, which is focused on enhancing day and overnight excursions that start in Manchester. The delivery areas are: A: Developing the Manchester offer B: Working with destination across the North to develop day and overnight excursions C: Liaising with key travel trade to enhance the reach of the products that have already been developed in the past 18 months. D: Evaluation and Report of Key Findings and Recommendations To apply for the opportunity please go to our website and download the Tender documents. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 28th August 2018. Any submissions received after this day and time will not be accepted. Clarification Questions and Answers will be made available for download on Wednesday 22nd August 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd3e66d-b028-49cd-a308-96eee72fd217 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | 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 | THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2018 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd3e66d-b028-49cd-a308-96eee72fd217 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd3e66d-b028-49cd-a308-96eee72fd217 13th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.marketingmanchester.com/tenders/ To apply for the opportunity, please go to the following weblink ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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