--- title: "Marketing Manchester ITT for the Supply of the Design and Development of Visitmanchester.com" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcbde2d7-5c4b-4b5a-86f5-c11752b95b40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcbde2d7-5c4b-4b5a-86f5-c11752b95b40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcbde2d7-5c4b-4b5a-86f5-c11752b95b40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcbde2d7-5c4b-4b5a-86f5-c11752b95b40.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2025-07-23" --- # Marketing Manchester ITT for the Supply of the Design and Development of Visitmanchester.com Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcbde2d7-5c4b-4b5a-86f5-c11752b95b40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcbde2d7-5c4b-4b5a-86f5-c11752b95b40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcbde2d7-5c4b-4b5a-86f5-c11752b95b40.json) ## Summary Marketing Manchester, a division of The Growth Company, has initiated a tender process for the design and development of its website, visitmanchester.com, targeting the tourism sector. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals via the Panacea Supplier Platform by 16:00 on 15th August 2025. This service contract, classified under sales, marketing, and business intelligence software development, is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). The project, with a value range of £97,500 to £167,500, is located in the North West, England, and is set to commence on 8th September 2025 for a period of five years. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in software development, web design, and digital marketing services. Companies adept in delivering cutting-edge digital solutions incorporating AI and personalisation, while supporting tourism-driven economic growth, would find this project well-aligned with their expertise. It is ideal for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio in the tourism sector by working on a high-profile project intended to elevate Greater Manchester’s digital tourism footprint both nationally and internationally. ## Notice Marketing Manchester, part of the Growth Company (GC), is seeking to appoint a provider to supply the design and development of visitmanchester.com. Marketing Manchester require an organisation to redesign and develop our visitmanchester.com website. Our Visit Manchester website is the main digital channel through which we promote Greater Manchester nationally and internationally to visitors, groups, travel trade and the media, as a world-class city for tourism. There are a number of objectives that we require for the delivery of the contract. * To create an award-winning website that delivers innovative, inspirational and cutting-edge digital activity that motivates visitors from consideration to action and drives economic benefit to Greater Manchester. The aims of Marketing Manchester, to be realised through the delivery of this project, are: * To deliver inspirational and informative tourism-related information that excites and engages website visitors * To develop a platform that enables the delivery of robust and measurable national and international marketing campaigns * To develop a platform that delivers income and supports a sustainable economic model for Marketing Manchester * To develop a platform that supports our Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure partners, and helps to drive direct bookings and conversions * To be cutting-edge, harnessing the latest technologies including AI and personalisation, in order to deliver a website that is future-proof and offers best-in-class user experience * To deliver activity that confirms Marketing Manchester's status as a world-leading DMO * To be data driven and develop a model to measure ROI of digital activity and be able to attribute digital campaigns with measurable footfall and bookings. In addition to this scope of work and its objectives, Marketing Manchester may implement some additional integrations (AI chatbot and Itinerary Planner/Content Personalisation) with an anticipated budget of PS60,000 per annum. To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these individually or utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid. The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 16:00pm on Friday 15th August 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6168174e-3d63-4fca-a0e2-3310f02918da | | 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 | 23 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £167,500 | | 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 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services - 72262000 - Software development services - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services - 72420000 - Internet development services - 72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services - 72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services - 79342100 - Direct marketing services - 79342200 - Promotional services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2025 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6168174e-3d63-4fca-a0e2-3310f02918da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6168174e-3d63-4fca-a0e2-3310f02918da 23rd July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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