Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce6-91cb-7359-a4c1-ac8d6485cf8d/pq0510-further-support-for-accessible-tourism closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PQ0510 - Further Support for Accessible Tourism [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value Not stated Published 21 Mar 2024 Deadline Closed 17 Apr 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Birmingham City Council would like to support the continued development of accessibility within Birmingham's visitor economy. To deliver this there is a requirement for an accessible tourism specialist with extensive experience of working with different types of visitor economy businesses. Birmingham's Visitor Destination Plan identified that there is a real opportunity for the city's visitor economy to improve accessibility, provide an inclusive welcome and tap into a new and potentially loyal customer base. The Support for Accessible Tourism workstream seeks to improve understanding, practises and customer service amongst businesses to ensure that customers with accessibility needs are welcomed and valued, whether they are residents, tourists or parents who require changing facilities. The Council developed an online 'Accessible Tourism Hub' featuring training webinars, information guides and toolkits to support visitor economy businesses in becoming more accessible. Launched in March 2023, the hub was welcomed by the sector but uptake has been slow with employers facing competing pressures such as the cost of living crisis, rising energy costs and an unstable labour market. The project will also work with accessibility champions to create short-form social media videos aimed at the traditionally time-poor hospitality sector by demonstrating how small changes can make a significant difference to customers with access requirements. A product audit found that the websites of around 90% of Birmingham's restaurants and cafes had no information at all on accessibility, and some of those that did only addressed wheelchair users, ignoring the 80% of disabled people with hidden impairments. The contract will be for the period commencing May 2024 and concluding on 31st January 2025. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please click on the following link to access [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/) and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 17th April 2024 via the 'in-tend' system [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc). Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes ### Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Administrative services related to tourism affairs Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7b6ffc8d-4de1-484f-8bef-0eeb7409382d) 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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