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BTA1846 - Travel and Events Management Company - Destination Britain India 2023

BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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30 Jun 2023 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourism Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has awarded the contract for Travel and Events Management Company services for Destination Britain India 2023 to Buzz Exhibitions Private Limited. The procurement stage was an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value of £169,802. The tender had a deadline of 3rd May 2023, and the contract period is from 19th June 2023 to 31st December 2023. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

Businesses in the travel management services industry focusing on events and tourism promotion, especially those with experience in international marketing campaigns and event management, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract offers a significant opportunity for companies to support VisitBritain/VisitEngland in showcasing the UK to overseas buyers in India during the Destination Britain India 2023 event, strengthening the tourism economy and boosting Britain's appeal as a travel destination.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA1846 - Travel and Events Management Company - Destination Britain India 2023

Notice Description

VisitBritain/VisitEngland is the national tourist board, with a role of boosting Britain's appeal as a tourism destination, improving its ranking in the eyes of international leisure and business travellers and growing the value of the tourism economy by working in partnership with the industry and delivering inspirational marketing campaigns, driving visits and spend across the nations and regions of Britain. The global pandemic of the past two years has put a halt on VisitBritain's ability to safely run UK travel industry events in India. Seen as an important tool to showcase all that the UK has to offer to overseas buyers namely outbound travel agents & tour operators in India, VisitBritain plan to run a full-scale India Sales Mission titled Destination Britain India 2023 (DB India) during 19 to 21 November 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7ff76d0-51de-4552-9e22-dbaf40f81864
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce5c772-469f-42a6-ab45-88dfd4a77a2b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,802 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURISM 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 0BD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUZZ EXHIBITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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