--- title: "Business Improvement District Development Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f45b73a1-4241-4018-8311-80f7bb28d654" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f45b73a1-4241-4018-8311-80f7bb28d654" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f45b73a1-4241-4018-8311-80f7bb28d654.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f45b73a1-4241-4018-8311-80f7bb28d654.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP" published: "2023-09-22" --- # Business Improvement District Development Programme Buyer: CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f45b73a1-4241-4018-8311-80f7bb28d654 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f45b73a1-4241-4018-8311-80f7bb28d654) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f45b73a1-4241-4018-8311-80f7bb28d654.json) ## Summary The Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership is seeking consultancy services for a Business Improvement District Development Programme. The project aims to explore the feasibility of establishing a Tourism or Accommodation Business Improvement District within the council boundaries. The tender has a total value of £50,000 and proposals must be submitted electronically by 10th October. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st November 2023 and end on 31st July 2024, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender represents an opportunity for consulting, marketing, and law firms to participate in the development of a significant regional economic growth initiative. Businesses with expertise in destination management, tourism, and local economic development would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on providing expert advice and support, this procurement process welcomes innovative solutions that contribute to the sustainable growth and prosperity of Cheshire and Warrington. ## Notice The Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (the LEP) leads the growth of the Cheshire and Warrington economy through a powerful partnership between the private, public, and voluntary sectors to make the sub-region the UK's healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive and growing economy. As part of the LEP, Marketing Cheshire (MC) is the sub-region's Destination Management Organisation, appointed by Visit England as the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), responsible for positioning Cheshire as a great place to live, work, study, invest and visit, working in partnership with the sub-region's three local authorities and tourism and hospitality businesses. Marketing Cheshire, on behalf of the Destination Chester partners including Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWaC), is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant or consultants to deliver a phase 2 feasibility and options appraisal for a potential Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) or Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) within the council boundary. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This is a two-stage commission which envisages: * Further feasibility work and wider consultation to build on the phase 1 study already produced * Consideration of detailed options (see 'context' section below) * Recommendations for a preferred option, leading to a decision at the end of December 2023 * Expert advice and support in the development of the preferred option to a ballot during 2024 * NB: Progressing to Stage 2 is subject to the outcome of the first stage of work and the eventual decision by the TBID steering group. Proposals should include: * Introduction (maximum 500 words) * Detailed method statement (maximum 1000 words) * Proposed timetable for production including key milestones (Table format - 1 page of A4) * Demonstration of experience of providing similar services (maximum 1000 words) * CV's of key personnel who will deliver the review (one A4 page summary per person) * Financial proposal with daily rates and individual consultant day/time allocations Proposals must be in an electronic format (e.g. MS Word/PDF) and emailed to : tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com by Tuesday 10th October at 3pm. If you have any specific questions concerning this document or the process for submission of your proposal, then please email through to: tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com no later than noon on Friday 6th October. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca1277d-8323-43ca-ab81-27c6fab138ed | | 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 | 22 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | WINSFORD | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW7 1AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Winsford Dene | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 22 Sep 2023 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca1277d-8323-43ca-ab81-27c6fab138ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca1277d-8323-43ca-ab81-27c6fab138ed 22nd September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://cheshireandwarrington.com/how-we-work/about/tenders-and-opportunities/ Cheshire & Warrington LEP Tenders Webpage ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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