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BTA1993 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Commercial Partnership

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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14 Aug 2023 at 13:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

British Tourist Authority t/a VisitBritain/VisitEngland is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Commercial Partnerships & Related Services under the Light Touch Regime (LTR). The DPS will be structured into six lots, covering services such as carriers, intermediaries, accommodation, and brands. Suppliers can join the DPS by submitting an online Selection Questionnaire by 10 September 2025. The contract period for the DPS is set from 11 September 2023 until 10 September 2025.

This tender by VisitBritain presents an opportunity for suppliers in the tourism sector to engage in mutually beneficial commercial partnerships. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited for this opportunity. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, suitable for businesses looking to offer their services in the tourism industry within the specified lots.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA1993 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Commercial Partnership

Notice Description

VisitBritain's (VB) Commercial Partnerships Team has the responsibility for creating commercial partnerships between VB and third party suppliers (or partners) for mutual benefit. In these commercial partnerships, the association of both brands generates a specific financial, or other advantage, which is applied for the benefit of both parties. In some cases, VB will match on a 50% : 50% basis the funding provided by the third party supplier (partner) to enhance the scope of the commercial arrangement, which results in added value benefits for all. The Commercial Partnerships Team has used a Dynamic Partner Register (DPR) to manage and award agreements to third party suppliers (partners). VB are now seeking to replace the DPR established in 2015 with a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Commercial Partnerships & Related Services. VB intends to set up the DPS for a period of 24 months, with any Call Off Agreement awarded under the DPS not exceeding beyond 24 months of the DPS closing date. This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and will subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015. The DPS will be structured according to the following six (6) Lots: * Lot 1 - Carriers (Airlines, Ferries, Trains, Roads) * Lot 2 - Intermediaries (Online Travel Agencies, Metasearch, Tour Operators & Wholesalers * Lot 3 - Accommodation * Lot 4 - Product (attractions, experiences, airports) * Lot 5 - Brands * Lot 6 - Inbound Operators and/or Destination Management Companies (DMCs) Lot 6 Services are considered to be 'Related Services' for Commercial Partnerships. Accordingly, these services are not subject to 50% : 50% match funding requirements. Suppliers are invited to complete an online Selection Questionnaire (SQ) Submission to join one, all or any of the Lot(s) they are interested in being appointed to. Suppliers are free to join the DPS at any time up to the DPS closing date of 23:59 on 10 September 2025. Further details on how to access this opportunity and access the procurement documentation unrestricted and free of charge can be found on the published FTS Contract Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023729-2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-318f6d85-5d58-4e47-99d9-92593921982d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c92b2a95-6c5e-4c21-9328-f352a8b8555a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2025 2-3 years
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
BRITISH TOURIST 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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