---
title: "Morecambe Bay Visitor Survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05294d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-30"
---

# Morecambe Bay Visitor Survey

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05294d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Morecambe Bay Visitor Survey" was led by Lancaster City Council, with the contract being awarded on 16th April 2025. The survey aims to support Local Plans and involves coordination with Wyre Council and West Moreland and Furness Council. It's categorized under services in the research and development sector, tasking the Morecambe Bay Partnership as the supplier. The contract, valued at £59,777.23, began on 17th April 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The direct procurement method used was below the threshold, thus executed without competition, reflecting a strategic streamlined process typical of sub-central government authorities in the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on tourism and local government planning. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like the Morecambe Bay Partnership, which is already involved, are particularly well-suited for such contracts, benefiting from the scale and the focus on regional development. Businesses with expertise in consultancy services or those capable of leveraging local insights for visitor survey execution would find this contract particularly appealing. The lack of competitive tendering in this instance suggests a preference for trusted, localised suppliers, further emphasizing the opportunity for traditionally smaller organisations to engage directly with government bodies.

## Notice

Contract awarded by Lancaster City Council in collaboration with Wyre Council and West Moreland and Furness Council for a Morecambe Bay Visitor Survey to support the Local Plans

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028643-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,777 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORECAMBE BAY PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 08:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028643-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028643-2025
  30th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancaster.gov.uk
- https://morecambebay.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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