Planning

BTA1742 - Provision of Revenue Based Gift Cards

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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Planning

09 Aug 2022 at 17:46

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has initiated a tender process for the provision of Revenue Based Gift Cards, catering to the tourism industry. The contract, with an estimated value ranging from £0.01 to £7,500,000, is set to commence on 17th October 2022 and end on 16th October 2023. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, inviting suppliers to register interest before the deadline of 19th August 2022. The opportunity is suited for small and voluntary sector enterprises (SMEs/VCSEs) looking to offer administrative and promotional services related to tourism affairs.

Interested business entities can seize the opportunity to become suppliers for VisitBritain's innovative gift card project, gaining exposure in the tourism industry. Companies capable of providing sale and redemption solutions for gift card products, including partnerships in B2B sectors and e-commerce platforms, are ideal candidates for this tender. The contracting organisation, located at 3 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0BD, aims to collaborate with suppliers to enhance the customer experience by offering unique gift card solutions across key attractions in the UK, opening avenues for growth and market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA1742 - Provision of Revenue Based Gift Cards

Notice Description

This is Future Opportunity is to commence market testing for the provision of a Revenue Based Gift Card supplier. VB is looking for a Gift Card provider that offers a sale and redemption solution of Gift Card products for the tourism industry. VB would sell and redeem the Gift Card (B2C) on its e-commerce site (VB Shop) and in addition, we are looking for a Gift Card provider to facilitate the sale and redemption of Gift Cards in the B2B space through its existing network of partnerships. The VB Gift Card would have approximately 30-40 key attractions across the UK and be available as a minimum in the UK domestic market, and potentially in the international markets. VB would like to sell the Gift Card through its VisitBritain shop online platform (B2C) and also would like the VB Gift Card to be sold to the corporate/incentives markets/shopping centres/3rd parties (B2B). We would be interested in respondee's views on the minimum contract period to ensure commercial viability, particularly with breakage. The market should note that the estimated contract value cannot be quantified at this stage, therefore this estimated range for this 'concession' contract is PS0.01 - PS7,500,000. To register your interest in this potential opportunity, and to participate in the Prior Information Market Testing, please register using the following link: https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome Intererested suppliers MUST firstly complete and return the Mutual NDA. Upon completion, VB will provide these suppliers with access to VB shop financial information. Finally, interested suppliers must then complete & return the Market Testing Questionnaire no later than 16:00pm on Friday 19 August 2022 on via the Atamis eSourcing portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7317863f-98b0-4efa-bac5-7bc4116ee089
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a77293-b42a-400c-af26-3e4da51a70aa
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2022 - 16 Oct 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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