--- title: "Tourism Marketing Consultant: Langholm and Eskdale Valley" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582934" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582934" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582934.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582934.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SURF: LANGHOLM" published: "2019-05-10" --- # Tourism Marketing Consultant: Langholm and Eskdale Valley Buyer: SURF: LANGHOLM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582934 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582934) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582934.json) ## Summary The tender process is being led by SURF: Langholm for the project titled "Tourism Marketing Consultant: Langholm and Eskdale Valley". This initiative is categorised under general public services and is taking place in Langholm, UK. Currently in the planning stage, the associated procurement is designed for a short-term, freelance tourism marketing consultant role with an estimated budget of £5,000. Interested bidders should submit their proposals by 5pm on Thursday, 30th May 2019, with the contract expected to be awarded by the 13th of June. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the tourism and marketing sectors, particularly those with experience in promotional strategies and community engagement. Companies that specialise in developing tourism brands, strategic marketing, or partnership building with local businesses would be well-suited to participate. As this project aims to enhance tourism in Langholm and the Eskdale Valley, local firms that understand the regional market dynamics and can engage effectively with community stakeholders may also find this a lucrative opportunity. ## Notice Langholm & Eskdale Valley Tourism Development Pilot. A short term, freelance project for a marketing/ promotion consultant. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A short term, freelance project for a marketing/ promotion consultant for SURF- Scotland's regeneration Forum Background The aim of the pilot project is to demonstrate the benefits of a new tourism initiative for Langholm and Eskdale Valley. The initiative will be led by local business and community organisations with the purpose of enhancing the contribution of tourism to the development of the town. . The role of the consultant would be to work with the tourism group to: - Create greater awareness of Langholm and Eskdale valley as a visitor location. - Undertake initiatives to attract visitors. - Improve partnerships with neighbouring South of Scotland & Borderlands tourist groups. For example, Visit Newcastleton & Future Hawick. Developing joint initiatives on abased on shared Heritage & assets - Identify gaps and opportunities to improve the tourism offer. - Identify and engage with high quality, local business and to encourage awareness and participation on the scheme. - Meet and provide an update report to the tourism group on a bi monthly basis The primary outcomes we expect the consultant to deliver during the pilot are: - Create & launch a brand for Langholm as a visitor destination. - Develop a strategic marketing strategy based on the areas key tourism assets. - Deliver initial strategic marketing activity to demonstrate the value of the scheme to local stakeholders. - Develop relationships with neighbouring schemes with a view to joint initiatives. To apply please submit a proposal to peter@surf.scot by 5pm Thursday May 30 2019. Proposals should outline - Proposed approach and key outcomes. - Your relevant experience - A proposed time-line of no more than 12 months. - A proposed budget. With a breakdown including your fees and day rates, and expected project costs. As a guide we recommend a minimum of 20% to be spent on project costs. - Contact details for two referees We have a maximum budget of 5000 GBP available inclusive of VAT. We intend to award the contract by the 13th of June. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353832 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SURF: LANGHOLM | | Locality | LANGHOLM | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG13 0JH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Annandale East and Eskdale | | Westminster constituency | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 10 May 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353832 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353832&idx=1 10th May 2019 - Project Brief - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353832 Tourism Marketing Consultant: Langholm and Eskdale Valley - Langholm & Eskdale Valley Tourism Development Pilot. A short term, freelance project for a marketing/ promotion consultant. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.surf.scot/langholm/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582934 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=582934 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582934. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582934.json.