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Travel Management & Events and Venues Services

BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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24 Aug 2023 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourism Authority, operating as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has awarded a contract for Travel Management & Events and Venue Booking Services through a direct award under CCS Framework Agreement RM6164 Solution B. The contract value is £4,000,000 GBP and the procurement method used was selective, involving calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from February 6, 2023, to March 5, 2024. The tender was awarded on February 14, 2023, with the award notice published on August 24, 2023. The buying organization, located at 3 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0BD, United Kingdom, specifically identified services as the main procurement category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in travel management services to grow their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement, while voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are not. Travel Planet TMC UK Limited was awarded the contract, demonstrating a successful competition in the procurement process. Businesses with expertise in travel management, event planning, and venue booking services would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Travel Management & Events and Venues Services

Notice Description

Travel Management & Events and Venue Booking Services awarded via direct award under CCS Framework Agreement RM6164 Solution B

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6861bf9c-652b-40e9-8e4d-51d79dfffd71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b78d9d5d-fc38-43f4-8330-6821cae020ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2023 - 5 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURISM 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
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

TRAVEL PLANET TMC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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