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title: "CHArts - The Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route (LDR)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000557421"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-01-08"
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# CHArts - The Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route (LDR)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000557421

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is currently involved in a procurement process for a project titled "CHArts - The Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route (LDR)". This initiative falls within the services sector and is located in Lochgilphead, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with key activities under the tender stage. The deadline for bid submissions was on 26th October 2018, and the contract was awarded on 7th December 2018 for a total value of £54,279. The buyer is actively engaged in local authority functions and aims to innovate within the tourism industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in tourism marketing and design services. Companies that excel in creating bespoke tourism packages and have experience working on campaigns for long-distance routes would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate a robust approach to engaging with local communities and offering value-added services may find potential for growth through this procurement. The framework includes elements designed to foster community benefits, thus encouraging suppliers to contribute positively to local development.

## Notice

CHArts - The Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route (LDR)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route (LDR)

Renewal: This Contract shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall endure for the Contract Period unless varied, extended, or terminated in accordance with the appropriate provisions of this Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341234 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,279 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS & TOURISM SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341234
- 5 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333502

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333502&idx=1
  5th October 2018 - Privacy Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333502&idx=2
  5th October 2018 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333502&idx=3
  5th October 2018 - Additional Info 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333502&idx=4
  5th October 2018 - Additional Info 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333502&idx=5
  5th October 2018 - Additional Info 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333502&idx=6
  5th October 2018 - Additional Info 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333502&idx=7
  5th October 2018 - Additional Info 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333502&idx=8
  5th October 2018 - Additional Info 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333502&idx=9
  5th October 2018 - Additional Info 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333502
  CHArts - The Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route (LDR) - CHArts - The Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route (LDR)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341234
  CHArts - The Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route (LDR) - CHArts - The Marketing and Design of Bespoke Tourism Packages along a Long Distance Route (LDR)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557421

## Provenance

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