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BTA1684 - March 2022 Educationals

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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22 Feb 2022 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, recently completed a public procurement process titled "BTA1684 - March 2022 Educationals". This tender falls under the travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services category, with a total contract value of £47,000. The contract period spans from 17 February 2022 to 31 March 2022. The open procurement method was employed for this tender, which had a submission deadline of 9 February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in inbound tourism services. Companies capable of organising educational visits and tours for international leisure travel buyers would be particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses in the travel and tourism sector can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish connections within the international market.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70f376f5-27ff-43cf-99f5-dfbd1e6f451f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1621d199-b5c6-4068-ba50-d5a039b4bdac
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£40,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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 TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

AXIS AND GLOBE TRAVEL

TOURS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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