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title: "Invitation to Market Sounding - Worcester City Tourism Information Centre Contract"
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# Invitation to Market Sounding - Worcester City Tourism Information Centre Contract

Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adb11784-66e0-4745-901d-bf384f14d4ac

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## Summary

The Worcester City Council is initiating a market sounding process aimed at generating information for the future delivery of its Tourist Information Centre service. The engagement period, which is currently in the planning stage, invites suppliers to share their insights and ideas before the existing contract concludes on 31st March 2018. The deadline for responses to this engagement is set for 23rd February 2018. This procurement falls under the business services sector, particularly focusing on community service provision and tourist information services, with an estimated contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing, consultancy, and tourism services industries to potentially influence the future direction of the Tourist Information Centre. Companies with experience in delivering community services and those familiar with tourist information provision would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this market sounding could lead to valuable insights and networking opportunities, enhancing businesses' potential to strengthen their offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Worcester City Council is seeking market sounding information from suppliers to research options and make recommendations on the future delivery of the Tourist Information Centre service. The Tourist Information Centre has been managed and resourced by HW Chamber of Commerce since April 2013. This contract is coming to an end on 31st March 2018 and the Council are seeking to engage with parties who have ideas for the future offering. Market Sounding focuses on suppliers as a whole, rather than the merits of individual suppliers. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party. The information you supply will be treated in the strictest confidence. It will not be made available to future potential bidders in the event of a tendering process taking place. This is in line with Section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act i.e. a qualified exemption in relation to 'Commercial Interests'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07f89f1-3366-42ed-bf48-ee5984e351d2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR1 2EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 63513000 - Tourist information services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2017 at 17:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07f89f1-3366-42ed-bf48-ee5984e351d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07f89f1-3366-42ed-bf48-ee5984e351d2
  1st November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.worcester.gov.uk/

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