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BTA1873 - The Meeting Show 2023

BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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22 Sep 2023 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourism Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has awarded a contract for the delivery of activations supporting the rebuilding of international visitor value and the English visitor economy. The procurement method used was a Single Tender Action, and the contract value was £30,000. The procurement process started on 30th March 2023, with the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2023 to 30th June 2023, with the procurement stage having reached the 'Award' status.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing event services to engage with the UK's largest B2B trade show in business events, 'The Meeting Show 2023'. The contract, awarded to Northstar Travel Group, targets SMEs and aims to enhance influence and visitor economy. Businesses in the event services industry, particularly those specializing in event activation and partnerships, are well-suited to compete and contribute to the event's objectives of supporting international visitor value and visitor economy development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA1873 - The Meeting Show 2023

Notice Description

The Meeting Show is the UK's largest B2B trade show in business events. The event welcomes hosted buyers from across the UK and European business events market place. The contract will deliver the following activations: - VisitBritain partnership - Headline partner of TMS Pre-Show Conference. - VisitEngland ("MeetEngland") - Trade show partnership. Both these activations support our work in rebuilding international visitor value, the English visitor economy, and building our influence. Contract awarded via Single Tender Action under Public Contracts Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5d57f9c-a148-49db-ba64-563fbe7488f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 0BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHSTAR TRAVEL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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