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BTA2193 Direct Award IPS 2026 sponsored questions

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2026 at 17:21

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority has completed the procurement process titled "BTA2193 Direct Award IPS 2026 sponsored questions," categorised under market research services. This contract, valued at £81,931.77, was procured through a direct, single tender action below the threshold, indicating a specialised and targeted approach. The process culminated in an active award on 1st January 2026, with the contract running from that same date until 31st May 2027. The service areas covered include a variety of locations such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and more, highlighting the potential for extensive reach and impact.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for entities focused on market research services. The direct award, secured by the Office for National Statistics, reflects a requirement for expertise in data analysis and strategic insights, suggesting that well-established firms in the analytics domain are best suited to fulfil such contracts. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a credible track record in large-scale research projects can leverage this as a stepping stone for future collaborations with governmental bodies, enhancing reputation and portfolio.

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Notice Title

BTA2193 Direct Award IPS 2026 sponsored questions

Notice Description

BTA2193 Direct Award IPS 2026 sponsored questions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c4cdd42-2769-4085-8f0a-e69dfc5b2362
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38dc866-bf3e-41fc-9d83-e05ff453fd28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,931 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,931 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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