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Published 26 Feb 2026, 11:50 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Destination Tourism Growth & Management Plan for the CotswoldsPlus Local visitor economy partnership

Official notice

Authority: Cotswold District Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow threshold
Published estimate£32,000£40,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 13 Mar 2026
Contract term 8 moends 30 Nov 2026 · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This contract is required to develop a single, comprehensive growth and management plan for the CotswoldsPlus LVEP area, aligned with national, regional and local priorities. The plan must be:

  • evidence‑led and underpinned by robust, up‑to‑date data
  • shaped through meaningful engagement with stakeholders, communities and businesses
  • focused on sustainable growth, place stewardship and long‑term resilience

The plan will provide a shared strategic foundation to guide investment, policy alignment and partnership working, ensuring the visitor economy continues to contribute positively to economic growth, community wellbeing and environmental sustainability.

CPV: Administrative services related to tourism affairs · Research consultancy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 8 moPublished value£32,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 30 Nov 2026 (8 mo)Value: £32,000 exc. VAT · £40,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South West

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: 60% Quality 40% Price

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
26 Feb 2026, 11:50 GMT
Last source update
26 Feb 2026, 11:50 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-017243
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Administrative services related to tourism affairsResearch consultancy services
Delivery area
South West (UKK13)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
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Submission deadline
13 Mar 2026, 17:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
5 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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Timeline

26 Feb 2026 → 1 Apr 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published245 days ago
    26 Feb 2026, 11:50 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by237 days ago
    5 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  3. Submission deadline229 days ago
    13 Mar 2026, 17:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts211 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    26 Feb 2026, 11:50 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Cotswold District Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PHLW-4319-NLMT Trinity Road, Cirencester, South West, GL7 1PXContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender