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title: "Destination Policy Impact Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fbd5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Destination Policy Impact Assessment

Buyer: MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fbd5

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## Summary

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking tenders for a "Destination Policy Impact Assessment" project which falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development, administrative, business, and tourism-related consultancy services. The procuring authority, located in Usk, UK, has outlined a process under the "tenderUpdate" stage with a submission deadline on 16th January 2026. This open competition invites bids to evaluate the effect of new legislation on the local visitor economy and plan sustainable growth strategies. The total contract value is set at £30,000, with the consultancy to commence on 26th January and conclude by 27th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and analysis within the context of tourism and public policy. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. Companies that excel in providing strategic insight into policy impacts and developing robust management plans for tourism and business environments could benefit by enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in the Welsh market. The tender evaluation criteria highlight the significance of quality, particularly in experience and resource management, supplemented by competitive pricing strategies.

## Notice

Monmouthshire County Council wishes to commission consultants to undertake a Policy Impact Assessment to estimate the impact of recent legislation and tax changes on the county's visitor economy businesses and to test the priorities, objectives and targets set in the recently approved Destination Management Plan 2025-2030 within the context of a fast changing and more challenging policy environment. The council also requires an evaluation of different funding options and destination management models to enable delivery of the new Plan and is seeking recommendations on the types of business support that will be required to underpin future sustainable growth of the county's visitor economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001490-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | USK |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP15 1GA |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Monmouthshire |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadoc and Usk |
| Westminster constituency | Monmouthshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001490-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085517-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001490-2026
  8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085517-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355818
  Request for Quotation Destination Policy Impact Assessment
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355819
  Destination Policy Impact Assessment - Scoring Methodology
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355821
  Terms and Conditions for Consultancy Services under PS50k
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=356648
  Request for Quotation Destination Policy Impact Assessment (Word Version)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/TenderstobesubmittedviaSell2Wales

## Provenance

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