Tender

GB-London: BTA1082 Provision of Travel Management Services to VisitBritain in China

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY

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Tender

11 Jan 2019 at 12:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority is currently conducting an open procurement for the provision of Travel Management Services to support VisitBritain's events in China, specifically for the ExploreGB 2019 event scheduled from 8th to 15th May 2019. The contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000, and proposals must be submitted by 28th January 2019. The awarded contract will commence on 1st April 2019 and will last for one year, covering various travel requirements for delegates from China attending multiple events across Great Britain.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in travel management services to expand their business. Suppliers capable of efficiently handling international travel bookings, particularly in the context of significant events, would be well-positioned to compete. With the growing numbers of Chinese delegates attending UK events, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in travel logistics and client management are likely to thrive in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: BTA1082 Provision of Travel Management Services to VisitBritain in China

Notice Description

VisitBritain hosts many different events every year, which are attended by delegates from China. These include: *ExploreGB 2019: 8th -15th May 2019 Visit Britain will require travel management services to assist in the booking of return flights from China to the UK for travel trade and media who will attend the event. ExploreGB 2019 event detail: -8th -10th May Event: Harrogate -11th -15th May familiarisation trips: around Edinburgh, London, etc. All flights must be booked before 12th April 2019. Further events will be hosted by Visit Britain over the coming year. The details of these events will be confirmed at a later date. VisitBritain is seeking to engage a supplier over a one year period to provide travel management services for these events. The aim of this procurement is to create a more efficient booking process 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91a93912-a5c2-40f4-900d-23b854c88df6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94365e44-9f17-44e2-9f96-c6192d2d66ea
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
SW1W 9SZ
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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