Published date: 1 July 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 August 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Tourist information services - 63513000

  • Administrative services related to tourism affairs - 75125000

Location of contract

B1 2ND

Value of contract

£300,000 to £350,125

Procurement reference

2021-WMGC-0023

Published date

1 July 2021

Closing date

16 August 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

13 October 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

West Midlands Growth Company is seeking to contract with a Supplier that deliver Staffed Pop - UP Visitor Information Points for the Business and Tourism Programme .The Leisure Tourism programme aims to drive long-term economic benefits by boosting the West Midlands' and UK's global reputation as a world-class destination for national and international visitors. These economic benefits will be achieved by enhancing perceptions of the UK and West Midlands and strengthening the UK's relationship with other nations. To ensure that visitors experience the best possible welcome and assistance with wayfinding, booking tickets and enjoying their time in the region, we propose that Staffed Pop-up Visitor Information Points be established at key sites and gateway locations for the duration of the
Commonwealth Games Cultural Programme, from March to September 2022, including the period of the Games in July and August 2022.National and international visitors expect official visitor information in-destination. Owing to significant cuts to local authority budgets, there are few permanent Tourist Information Centres (TICs) remaining in the region. As we welcome visitors to the region's destinations, it is critical that our towns and cities can promote their assets, welcome, provide recommendations, and make sales. This also supports destinations and their residents' sense of involvement with the Commonwealth Games.

More information

Links

Additional text

This procurement exercise is being conducted using In-Tend (e-tendering platform . All tenderers wishing to participate in this tender process are required to register on this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/Registration and use the Register / Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the page and complete the registration forms. Following registration, an e-mail will be sent to you advising of your user ID along with a reminder of your e-mail address and password. Details of the project are located under the current tenders link which is also where you can express an interest and receive the
documentation. Once you have done this you must log back into the website using the details provided following registration and locate the contract document under Tenders, My Tenders on the menu. The Tender should be received no later than Monday 16th August 2021. Please note there is no Exclusivity in awarding this contract. The Authority reserves to award this contract in any form or to withdraw the award of the whole contract during or after the tender process before entering into contract with any bidder. Bidders in tendering for this contract must be fully aware that no faulty break clauses will apply and acceptance of such will form one of the conditions of the contract. Furthermore, the Contracting Authority Terms will apply and will be binding on the contract by acceptance of the form of tender without qualifying any of the terms.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Ronny Tigere

Address

2 Centenary Square
Birmingham
West Midlands
B1 2ND
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 (0)121 202 5016

Email

ronny.tigere@wmgrowth.com