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title: "The Provision of a Visitor Strategy"
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# The Provision of a Visitor Strategy

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff74b114-1cd4-4855-a1a4-c2d35728ccce

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is currently seeking a consultant for "The Provision of a Visitor Strategy" aimed at enhancing visitor income and expenditure in Darlington. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on development consultancy services, with an estimated value of £9,000. The tender was published on 29th September 2017, and the closing date for submissions is set for 19th October 2017. The contract period will commence on 28th October 2017 and conclude on 7th January 2018, with delivery directed to the North East region of the United Kingdom. This is an open procurement process, inviting diverse participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly in visitor management or business development. Suitable contenders could include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have a proven track record in increasing visitor engagement, footfall, and expenditure. Companies that can effectively promote and develop visitor strategies will find this opportunity particularly advantageous to expand their client portfolio and enhance their operational capabilities within the region.

## Notice

A consultant is required to help Darlington Borough Council increase overall income from visitors to Darlington by increasing the number of visitors and increasing the amount spent by each visitor. This will be achieved by effective promotion of the Darlington offer, leading to; (a) Attracting more visitor footfall to increase visitor volume, (b) Extending the duration of day visits to encourage more spend, (c) Encouraging more overnight visits to create opportunities for more visitor spend. (d) Encouraging repeat visits.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46ebdd7-6adb-486d-9c15-a3e919d010c8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2017 - 7 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2017 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46ebdd7-6adb-486d-9c15-a3e919d010c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46ebdd7-6adb-486d-9c15-a3e919d010c8
  29th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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