Tender

BTA1191 - Brief for Tender for VisitBritain US Trade Distribution Partnerships

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY

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Tender

01 Sep 2019 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority is seeking tender submissions for the project titled "BTA1191 - Brief for Tender for VisitBritain US Trade Distribution Partnerships." This initiative focuses on administrative services related to tourism affairs, specifically aimed at promoting regional and seasonal travel to Britain from the USA, with an emphasis on driving business to England, followed by Scotland and Wales. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 17th September 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 11th October 2019 and will continue until 10th October 2022, centred in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in tourism, travel trade distribution, and related services, particularly those capable of promoting off-season travel. Companies that specialise in marketing, customer engagement, and logistical coordination within the travel industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, this initiative may favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach in the US market, potentially leading to significant business growth by tapping into new audiences.

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Notice Title

BTA1191 - Brief for Tender for VisitBritain US Trade Distribution Partnerships

Notice Description

VisitBritain wants to work with two travel-trade distribution partners, in the USA, in order to promote regional and seasonal travel to Britain with a key focus on England followed by Scotland and Wales. The aim of this partnership is to drive incremental business from the USA's top performing States into regional Britain stimulating off-season travel and to address the Brand, Market and Audience challenges.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3e68f85-bd5a-47cf-9fd2-894e2989a1bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5ae7b3-f607-44b3-91fe-2d91fde924e2
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2019 - 10 Oct 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dalicja.markiewicz@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
+442075781359

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

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