Tender

GB-London: VB472 Gala Dinner Event Agency

VISITBRITAIN

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-London: VB472 Gala Dinner Event Agency" is being conducted by VisitBritain, a prominent organisation based in London, UK. This tender belongs to the services industry, specifically focusing on event services, and is currently in the active procurement stage. The tender was published on 12 September 2016, with a submission deadline set for 23 September 2016. The contract, valued between £50,000 and £100,000, has a contract period commencing on 3 October 2016 and concluding on 2 October 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, facilitating broader participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in event management and related services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those capable of managing large-scale events, with experience in coordinating galas or dinners for a diverse audience, including international tour operators and media representatives. Engaging in this contract could enable firms to showcase their expertise and expand their networks within the tourism sector, fostering long-term collaborations and visibility in future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: VB472 Gala Dinner Event Agency

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 23 September 2016 for the following reason: Extension to the submission date and timeExploreGB is our annual flagship event bringing together UK tourism products such as accommodation providers, destinations, retail companies, attractions, and transport providers to meet and do business with international tour operators and travel agents as well as members of the international media. ExploreGB takes place over two days and is comprised of a workshop of pre-scheduled, one-to-one meetings and a gala dinner on the evening of the first day. All delegates are in attendance at the dinner as well as additional invited guests and VIPs. ExploreGB 2017 will be the third edition of this event. The event was previously held in Liverpool (ACC / Anglican Cathedral) and Ascot (racecourse). This proposal is to seek an event agency which can assist in the management of the gala dinner for ExploreGB. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-283463fb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f5d8b50-0d11-48f2-9adf-dfe6c57cc555
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2016 - 2 Oct 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITBRITAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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