Website Design and Development for Visit Manchester

Marketing Manchester, part of the Growth Company, is looking for a provider to redesign and develop the visitmanchester.com website. This website is crucial for promoting Greater Manchester as a premier tourist destination both nationally and internationally. The objectives for this project include: - Creating an award-winning website that inspires visitors and drives economic benefits to Greater Manchester. - Providing engaging and informative tourism-related content that captivates website visitors. - Developing a platform that supports effective national and international marketing campaigns. - Ensuring the platform generates income and sustains Marketing Manchester's economic model. - Supporting Tourism, Hospitality, and Leisure partners to increase direct bookings and conversions. - Utilizing the latest technologies, including AI and personalization, to create a future-proof website with an exceptional user experience. - Establishing Marketing Manchester as a leading Destination Management Organization (DMO). - Implementing a data-driven approach to measure the return on investment (ROI) of digital activities and track the impact of campaigns on footfall and bookings. Additionally, there may be opportunities for further integrations, such as an AI chatbot and an Itinerary Planner/Content Personalization, with an expected budget of £60,000 per year. To apply for this tender, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at https://app.panacea-software.com/growth. After registration, navigate to 'Register Interest', click 'Participate', and go to 'My Questionnaires' to download the necessary documents. Ensure all required documents are included in your submission on the Panacea Portal. The deadline for submissions is 16:00 on Friday, August 15, 2025.