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BTA1902 - STA International Passenger Study

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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23 Feb 2024 at 17:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has awarded a contract for the BTA1902 - STA International Passenger Study. The contract, valued at £73,782 GBP, is in the category of social research services. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a Single Tender Action process. The tender period ended on 1st December 2023, with the contract running from 1st January 2024 to 1st June 2025. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to the Office for National Statistics, with the contract details published on 23rd February 2024.

This tender process offers opportunities for businesses involved in social research services to engage in projects related to international passenger survey studies. Companies with expertise in survey administration tools, data processing, and statistical analysis may find this tender suitable for their capabilities. As a single tender action process was used, businesses with specialised technical capabilities in this field may have an advantage in competing for similar future contracts. The awarded contract aims to enhance the UK's ability to collect and analyse data on international passenger travel, supporting VisitBritain in its strategic decision-making processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA1902 - STA International Passenger Study

Notice Description

The IPS (International Passenger Survey) is a UK National Statistic. It is an annual survey managed by the ONS (Office for National Statistics). The contract will allow for the set up of the BTA specific questions into the survey administration tool, administering the questions to respondents, process the data and deliver results to VisitBritain. Contract awarded via Single Tender Action under Public Contracts Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) due to the absence of competition for technical reasons as approved by VisitBritain and DCMS (Sponsor Organisation).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61154091-cae4-41c2-ba9b-43b602e602f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cf393e-6bd7-4383-884c-1a0334ae6fa0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,782 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,782 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jun 2025 1-2 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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