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title: "Unlocking Growth: The Case for Investing in the UK Visitor Economy"
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# Unlocking Growth: The Case for Investing in the UK Visitor Economy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af3bd4a6-bec4-4246-9da4-5cdb61bb662f

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for research services titled "Unlocking Growth: The Case for Investing in the UK Visitor Economy". This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV 73000000) and is specifically focused on the strategic value of the visitor economy. This procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 18th March 2025. The contract period commenced on 11th March 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025, located in London, SW1A 2BQ. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value is £61,650 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with experience in economic and visitor analysis. The project is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) due to its inclusive suitability criteria. The awarded contract to Deloitte LLP indicates that businesses with a robust capability in delivering high-quality research services in a limited timeframe can successfully compete. Firms capable of providing strategic insights and consultancy on economic growth related to the visitor economy would benefit from engaging in similar future procurement opportunities. This tender exemplifies the potential for generating business growth through public sector contracts and contributing valuable research findings to the DCMS.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services relating to the strategic value of the visitor economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145e456e-7509-46b8-a7fd-3442ba9f2b5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,650 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145e456e-7509-46b8-a7fd-3442ba9f2b5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145e456e-7509-46b8-a7fd-3442ba9f2b5d
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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