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GB-London: BTA972-B Technical Search Engine Optimisation for VisitBritain/ VisitEngland

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY

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10 Oct 2018 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-London: BTA972-B Technical Search Engine Optimisation for VisitBritain/ VisitEngland." This tender, classified under the CPV code for internet and intranet software development services, aimed to enhance visibility and traffic for VisitBritain and VisitEngland websites. The contract, valued at £150,000, commenced on 1st August 2018 and will conclude on 31st July 2020. The procurement methods and stages have successfully reached the award phase, with the awarding date noted as 31st July 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in digital marketing and search engine optimisation, specifically those with experience in the tourism sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may particularly find this tender attractive, as the contracting authority has indicated that such organisations could be well-suited for this work. The successful supplier, 8 Million stories Limited, highlights the competitive landscape wherein skilled agencies can grow their presence by participating in future tenders for similar projects.

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Notice Title

GB-London: BTA972-B Technical Search Engine Optimisation for VisitBritain/ VisitEngland

Notice Description

Tender to find an agency that is able to undertake technical search engine optimisation for VisitBritain and VisitEngland websites, with the objectives of increasing VisitBritain/ VisitEngland visibility and traffic across search engines Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8595345d-cb1a-4219-a1f1-9777165b0e59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0988d9c-bd58-480d-90f8-54eb4fd04e99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 2-3 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 TOURIST AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

8 MILLION STORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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