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title: "Destination Tourism Growth & Management Plan for the CotswoldsPlus Local visitor economy partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065cdf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Destination Tourism Growth & Management Plan for the CotswoldsPlus Local visitor economy partnership

Buyer: COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065cdf

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## Summary

Cotswold District Council is seeking proposals for the "Destination Tourism Growth & Management Plan for the CotswoldsPlus Local Visitor Economy Partnership." This active tender, classified under administrative services related to tourism affairs and research consultancy services, is part of the council's effort to foster sustainable growth in tourism. The procurement, operating under an open method, invites bids until 13th March 2026. Located in Cirencester, United Kingdom, this initiative, which starts in April 2026 and concludes in November 2026, aligns with national and regional priorities and involves engaging stakeholders to ensure long-term resilience and environmental sustainability.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in tourism consultancy, sustainable tourism development, and strategic planning. Companies with expertise in evidence-led analysis and stakeholder engagement will find this an effective platform to demonstrate their capabilities. Engaging in this process can allow businesses to contribute to a strategic framework that promotes economic growth and community well-being, ensuring continued positive impact on the visitor economy. The tender's criteria weigh heavily on quality (60%), making it advantageous for firms that can offer innovative, high-quality solutions tailored to regional tourism needs.

## Notice

This contract is required to develop a single, comprehensive growth and management plan for the CotswoldsPlus LVEP area, aligned with national, regional and local priorities. The plan must be: * evidence-led and underpinned by robust, up-to-date data * shaped through meaningful engagement with stakeholders, communities and businesses * focused on sustainable growth, place stewardship and long-term resilience The plan will provide a shared strategic foundation to guide investment, policy alignment and partnership working, ensuring the visitor economy continues to contribute positively to economic growth, community wellbeing and environmental sustainability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017243-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | £32,000 |
| 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 | COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CIRENCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL7 1PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cotswold |
| Electoral ward | Watermoor |
| Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 11:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017243-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017243-2026
  26th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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