Tender

BTA1684 - March 2022 Educationals

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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Tender

31 Jan 2022 at 19:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, operating as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has initiated the tender process for "BTA1684 - March 2022 Educationals," with the aim of engaging inbound Tour Operators and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). This procurement falls under the travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services industry, with a total potential contract value of £62,500 for activities planned between 13th March 2022 and 20th March 2022. The tender period will close on 9th February 2022, and further details can be accessed through the provided links for official documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the tourism and travel sectors, particularly those who can offer education-based travel experiences. Companies specialising in inbound tourism, tour operations, and group travel management would be well-suited to participate and benefit from this contract. The collaborative nature of this procurement also opens doors for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises looking to expand their market reach in the tourism industry.

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Notice Title

BTA1684 - March 2022 Educationals

Notice Description

VisitBritain/VisitEngland, the national tourist board, is inviting bids from inbound Tour Operators and DMCs to execute the planning and delivery of educationals visits, to Britain for groups of international leisure travel buyers from key markets. The total potential contract value is PS62,500 for visits ranging from a minimum of two days to a maximum of six days, dependent on market taking place between 13th March 2022 and 20th March 2022. For access to the procurement documentation and to register for this opportunity, please use the following link: https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b899bc8-ed5c-4607-9925-2c498e0dcf35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d27ac35f-b540-4b45-b010-206651fa4507
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2022 - 22 Mar 2022 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 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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