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GB-London: VB755 Tourism Quality Schemes Concession

VISITBRITAIN

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27 Jan 2017 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves VisitBritain, based in London, seeking to award a contract titled "GB-London: VB755 Tourism Quality Schemes Concession." This opportunity falls under the administrative services related to tourism affairs category with a contract value of £300,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the award date was 26 January 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2017 and run until 31 March 2020. The tender has already concluded, with the selected supplier being The AA.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to consider engaging in quality assurance assessments of tourism businesses in England. Companies specialising in tourism, quality management, or those with experience in public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The focus on quality assurance in tourism indicates a growing market that values high standards and effective evaluation, making it an appealing area for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: VB755 Tourism Quality Schemes Concession

Notice Description

VisitEngland, the national tourist board, legally incorporated under the Development of Tourism Act 1969 as British Tourist Authority ("BTA" or "BTA, the Licensor"), is seeking to award a three-year licence subject to an annual fee payable, with an option to purchase, enabling the successful bidder ("the Licensee") to undertake quality assurance assessments of tourism businesses in England. 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. This notice is published with the intent to award the contract to the AA at the end of the 10 day standstill period which expires midnight 06 February 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43c58d3b-5d95-414f-b7ba-974b1eacaa31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f244d2-38a6-426d-b200-84e47439febb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
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
VISITBRITAIN
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
02075781266

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE AA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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