Scope
Reference
ED0408-25
Description
East Devon District Council (EDDC) adopted a Tourism Strategy for East Devon in September 2022, which seeks to support the tourism sector to achieve sustainable growth and deliver economic benefits to the district.
One of the objectives of the strategy is to build a sustainable, collaborative, private sector network, which will foster collaboration based on the shared values of quality, net zero, and improved accessibility.
East Devon District Council has now appointed under this contract a third party (the network partner) to continue to run, manage and support a network of local businesses which has the following characteristics:
• The network must cover the entire geography of East Devon
• The network will be built on engagement with predominantly the private sector
• The network will have access to an online platform housing a 'What's On' Hub for the cultural sector
• The network will be committed to the values of quality, Net Zero, improving accessibility and collaboration.
Contract 1. ED0408-25 East Devon Tourism Network
Supplier
Contract value
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 January 2026
Contract dates
- 2 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
Possible extensions consist of 2 x 12 months at the discretion of the Authority based on performance and available funding
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
Contract locations
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
East Devon Excellence
Mazzard Farm, East Hill
Ottery St. Mary
EX11 1QQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. ED0408-25 East Devon Tourism Network
Contracting authority
East Devon District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPC-3866-LXMN
Blackdown House
Honiton
EX14 1EJ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@eastdevon.gov.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government