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BTA2176 - Search engine optimization Marketing for VB and VW Web

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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13 Jan 2026 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "BTA2176 - Search engine optimization Marketing for VB and VW Web" was initiated by the British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain and VisitEngland. This opportunity falls under the Information technology services industry category and covers a geographic scope that includes the United Kingdom and several international locations. The tendering process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project commenced its contract period from 24th November 2025 and runs until 23rd November 2026, following the tender period that ended on 20th October 2025. The procurement stage is presently at the Award phase, with 8 Million Stories Ltd having been awarded the contract valued at £667,925 on 26th November 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering comprehensive search engine optimisation (SEO) services. The contract's scope, focusing on enhancing the visibility and traffic for VisitBritain's and VisitEngland's digital platforms, offers a substantial avenue for businesses specialising in B2C, B2B, corporate, and commercial website optimisation. Companies proficient in delivering IT services with a proven track record in SEO and digital marketing would be well-suited to leverage this tender for expanding their market presence and portfolio.

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Notice Title

BTA2176 - Search engine optimization Marketing for VB and VW Web

Notice Description

Search engine optimisation (SEO) for the VisitBritain and VisitEngland websites, with the objectives of increasing VisitBritain/VisitEngland's visibility and organic and paid traffic across search engines. The main remit will be to deliver across B2C, B2B, Corporate, and Commercial VisitBritain/ VisitEngland websites as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a1c9500-ac27-4d0e-a067-d3ca60859624
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579b267a-29ab-431e-8e40-b4a090f32c89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£667,925 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

8 MILLION STORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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