Managed Service - Marine Tourism Strategy & Action Plan

Tender description

Loughs Agency has a requirement for a managed service to deliver an evidence-based Marine Tourism Strategy and Action Plan for the Foyle and Carlingford areas. This work will identify and examine outcomes already delivered and how we can take forward the development of marine tourism in a way that will deliver the ethos and core purpose of the Agency in a fast changing strategic environment. This piece will review the outcomes of what has been achieved over the last 20 years, It will identify what the current needs are within the marine tourism sector, what are the gaps in provision, and recommend how we can support and advise the relevant tourism agencies and explore how these can be addressed. The Agency wants to develop and deliver a strategic roadmap in how marine tourism should be taken forward. This Strategy and Action Plan will drive corporate and business planning cycles. This process also provides an opportunity for the Agency to engage and consult with stakeholders, local people, businesses and visitors. As the competent authority in the cross border sea loughs and the river and lake catchments, we must aim to provide leadership in this area of work. The pandemic has highlighted the need for the Agency to review how we deliver the development of marine tourism in the Foyle and Carlingford areas. The environment in which we operate has changed and is continuing to change at a rapid speed. The needs and expectations of the public have changed. With that said, this strategic approach provides an opportunity for the Agency to systemically look at every aspect of marine tourism to ensure it delivers for the public in a meaningful and engaged way, which takes account of the core work and purpose of the Agency. Lot 247358: Managed Service - Marine Tourism Strategy & Action Plan Tenderers should read the attached document carefully and ensure that sufficient time is allowed to complete all relevant sections and submit your tender before the deadline. TENDER RETURNS The closing date and time for tenders is: 5:00pm, Wednesday 27th July 2022 Tenders must be returned using the eTenders Electronic Postbox Please use the eTenders message service for any questions in relation to the tender.