--- title: "A Study into Burns Tourism in Nithsdale" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000624529" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624529" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000624529.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000624529.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-30" --- # A Study into Burns Tourism in Nithsdale Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000624529 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624529) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000624529.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway Council is inviting proposals for a study entitled "A Study into Burns Tourism in Nithsdale", focusing on the tourism sector within the region. This tender is classified under services and involves researching the Scottish heritage market segments, analysing marketing approaches, and engaging stakeholders. The tender is currently active, with submission due by 22nd July 2020. Following the bid opening on 23rd July 2020, the contract must be executed by 15th January 2021. All submissions must be made electronically through the designated platform. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in tourism research, marketing, and local heritage promotion. Companies with expertise in Scottish tourism or with a track record in executing similar studies will be well positioned to compete for this contract. The study aims to uncover targeted marketing strategies that could enhance visitor engagement in the region, thus fostering future business growth in tourism-related sectors. ## Notice Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to commission a Study into Burns Tourism in Nithsdale The Study will be focussed on: - Researching the Scottish and Scottish heritage market segments that can be targeted by Nithsdale visitor attractions and businesses with a Burns tourism offer - Desk research into existing and recent marketing approaches to promoting Burns Tourism in Nithsdale, and which marketing activities worked best - Bringing stakeholders together to identify how the lessons from the Study can be taken forward in future ### Lot Information Lot 1 Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to commission a Study into Burns Tourism in Nithsdale The Study will be focussed on: - Researching the Scottish and Scottish heritage market segments that can be targeted by Nithsdale visitor attractions and businesses with a Burns tourism offer - Desk research into existing and recent marketing approaches to promoting Burns Tourism in Nithsdale, and which marketing activities worked best - Bringing stakeholders together to identify how the lessons from the Study can be taken forward in future ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389388 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | Lots value | £5,000 | | 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 | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs ## Release History - 30 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389388 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN389388&idx=1 30th June 2020 - Commissioning Brief for this Study - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389388 A Study into Burns Tourism in Nithsdale - Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to commission a Study into Burns Tourism in Nithsdale The Study will be focussed on: - Researching the Scottish and Scottish heritage market segments that can be targeted by Nithsdale visitor attractions and businesses with a Burns tourism offer - Desk research into existing and recent marketing approaches to promoting Burns Tourism in Nithsdale, and which marketing activities worked best - Bringing stakeholders together to identify how the lessons from the Study can be taken forward in future ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624529 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=624529 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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