Tender

GB-London: BTA1291 - Industry Standard Call Handling

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY

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Tender

05 Jun 2020 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority has issued a tender titled "GB-London: BTA1291 - Industry Standard Call Handling," aimed at supporting the tourism sector's recovery from COVID-19. This procurement is classified under services, specifically call centre operations, and is located in London, UK. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with an open procurement method. The tender period ends on 11 June 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 15 June 2020, lasting until 17 August 2020. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000, with a minimum financial commitment of £25,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in call centre services, particularly those with experience in supporting the tourism industry. Companies that can provide innovative certification solutions and assist with the application process via an online platform would be ideally suited to compete. Additionally, businesses equipped to handle customer service inquiries and guidance related to health and safety protocols in the tourism sector may find this contract particularly lucrative as the industry seeks to regain consumer confidence.

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Notice Title

GB-London: BTA1291 - Industry Standard Call Handling

Notice Description

As part of the COVID-19 recovery work, VisitEngland is developing an Industry Standard certification for use across the tourism industry, to allow individual businesses to demonstrate that they have the required procedures in place and have completed a risk assessment. Businesses will apply to be certified via an online platform, with a helpdesk to call on for support and guidance during the application process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bee97f5-e6ee-4742-8965-240fdc723167
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2020 - 17 Aug 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SZ
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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