Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cae-7e81-7019-84d0-32cc8f9594bf/itt-for-the-supply-of-research-and-consultancy-services-visitor-persona-and-con closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ITT for the Supply of Research and Consultancy Services: Visitor Persona and Content Project [The Growth Company](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-growth-company) Estimated value £0 to £40,000 Published 21 Jun 2023 Deadline Closed 24 Jul 2023 ## 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 Marketing Manchester (MM), part of the Growth Company (GC), is seeking to appoint a provider to supply Research and Consultancy for the Visitor Persona and Content Project. Marketing Manchester is the agency charged with promoting Greater Manchester nationally and internationally as a place to visit, invest, meet, and study. Our work is an essential component to successfully raise the profile of Manchester as the gateway to the North and improve global perceptions and city ranking. The purpose of this project is to conduct research to identify and understand the national and international audience segments that have potential to be attracted and converted into visitors to Greater Manchester prioritised by the economic impact they can have on the destination. The key objectives of the research are to: - Identify and prioritise these segments. - Assess the economic impact these potential visitors could have on the destination, especially in non-peak periods. - Identify the barriers that prevent these audience segments from visiting the destination. - Determine the factors that could motivate these audience segments to visit the destination. - Create personas of the audience segments with the highest potential for conversion. - Identify the channels these audience segments use for planning and booking a trip. - Identify the content that resonates with these audience segments. You are required to make your tender submission via the Panacea e-tendering platform. To apply for the opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: [app.panacea-software.com/growth](https://app.panacea-software.com/growth) Once registered, you will be able to log into the system, express your interest and download the tender documentation. Your tender submission will be made on the Panacea Portal. Submissions must be submitted in the required format and be returned by 12.00pm on 24th July 2023. Read full description ## CPV classification Research consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1a28ec63-b5ad-436e-ab3d-6b19ba892686) 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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