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title: "Shetland Strategic Tourism Development Plan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000695540"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-08"
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# Shetland Strategic Tourism Development Plan

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000695540

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council is currently seeking bids for the "Shetland Strategic Tourism Development Plan," a project aimed at guiding investment in the local tourism sector. This tender is classified under the services category and falls within the general public services industry. Interested parties should note that the procurement stage is currently ongoing, with the tender submission deadline set for 29 June 2022. Responses must be submitted electronically to the council's Economic Development Service located at North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LZ. The total budget for this project is £35,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in tourism development, economic research, and strategic planning, particularly those with experience in working closely with local stakeholders and public agencies. Companies that specialise in infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing the visitor economy in Shetland would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender can lead to valuable partnerships and contribute to the growth of the local tourism sector, making it a promising prospect for firms looking to expand their footprint in this region.

## Notice

As the department responsible for carrying out economic research projects, Shetland Islands Council's Economic Development Service is commissioning the development of a Strategic Tourism Development Plan to guide prioritisation of investment activity in capital projects. The requirement of this brief is to liaise with local stakeholders, including local development organisations, public agencies and community councils, to compile a list of strategic tourism development projects which will form the basis of the Strategic Tourism Development Plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the project is to identify key strategic projects which will improve infrastructure supporting the development of the local visitor economy, and compile this into a Strategic Tourism Development Plan for Shetland, which will inform investment decisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450613 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450613

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN450613&idx=1
  8th June 2022 - Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450613
  Shetland Strategic Tourism Development Plan - As the department responsible for carrying out economic research projects, Shetland Islands Council's Economic Development Service is commissioning the development of a Strategic Tourism Development Plan to guide prioritisation of investment activity in capital projects. The requirement of this brief is to liaise with local stakeholders, including local development organisations, public agencies and community councils, to compile a list of strategic tourism development projects which will form the basis of the Strategic Tourism Development Plan.

## Notice URLs

- http://
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- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695540
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=695540
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