Published date: 29 September 2017

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: 19 October 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Development consultancy services - 73220000

  • Business development consultancy services - 79411100

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£9,000

Procurement reference

DAR001-DN301147-99801509

Published date

29 September 2017

Closing date

19 October 2017

Contract start date

28 October 2017

Contract end date

7 January 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

A consultant is required to help Darlington Borough Council increase overall income from visitors to Darlington by increasing the number of visitors and increasing the amount spent by each visitor. This will be achieved by effective promotion of the Darlington offer, leading to;
(a) Attracting more visitor footfall to increase visitor volume,
(b) Extending the duration of day visits to encourage more spend,
(c) Encouraging more overnight visits to create opportunities for more visitor spend.
(d) Encouraging repeat visits.


About the buyer

Contact name

Mark Dodd

Address

Town Hall
Feethams
Darlington
DL1 5QT
England

Telephone

+44 1325405496

Email

mark.dodd@darlington.gov.uk

Website

http://www.darlington.gov.uk