Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-1e77-7171-97a4-bdecfa2b4cc0/contract-brief-for-trampers-and-accessible-routes closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract Brief for Trampers and Accessible Routes [Cumbria County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumbria-county-council) Often single bidder Estimated value £17,500 to £23,700 Published 22 Aug 2016 Deadline Closed 15 Sept 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender As part of our HLF, CCF & SLDC funded programme, Morecambe Bay Partnership wishes to appoint a consultant or consultants to work with local businesses, users and stakeholders, to research, develop, set up, launch, market and promote a series of high quality fully accessible routes for the Morecambe Bay area including a network of Trampers (or similar). These new routes and Tramper facilities will open up parts of Morecambe Bay to a wider range of users allowing the discovery and exploration of the rich cultural and environmental heritage of the area. The hosting of Trampers also presents a potential business or social enterprise opportunity for local cafes, cycle hire, accommodation or attraction providers in the area. The implementation of these new routes will support the delivery of Morecambe Bay Partnership’s programmes , which aims to protect and celebrate the unique heritage of the Bay and make it more accessible to new audiences and encourage more visitors to the Bay who stay longer and repeat their visits, thus providing benefits to the local economy and our communities. The project seeks to secure: • a minimum of five circular walking and/or shared use routes that are accessible to all users but particularly those with disabilities or visual impairments (“miles without stiles”). Ideally we wish the routes to offer multisensory experience with sounds and smell of the sea or a sense of wildness with seabird calls etc. • in addition, out of these five routes, a minimum of 2-3 circular Tramper routes enabling visitors who need mobility support to get out into the countryside to experience the amazing views, landscapes and heritage sites that Morecambe Bay has to offer. • the provision of a 3 -6 Trampers around the Bay hosted by businesses or social enterprises from where the Tramper routes will begin. Additional information: Please make sure you read the attached brief in full. Please note, you may submit for all three packages (A, B and C) or any combination of the three packages. The total cost for delivery of the three packages of work (A, B and C) is to be no more than £21,700 (excluding VAT). We anticipate responses in the region of £7,000-£9,000 for Package A & B and £3,500-£5,700 for Package C. Deadlines: 12 noon on 5 September 2016 - Expressions of interest. You may submit a tender response whether or not you make an expression of interest. (This allows us to contact you with any questions or clarifications.) 12 noon on 6 September - Questions and clarifications on the brief (This will allow time for replies to be shared with all interested parties). Deadline for full submission 12 noon on 15 September 2016 Interviews (if required) 21 or 22 September 2016 Read full description ## CPV classification Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/12642ef7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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