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BTA1996 Enhancing Accessibility Information (Tourism Venues) - Lot 1 Accessibility Guides

BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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19 Jan 2024 at 17:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourism Authority trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland has awarded a contract for the provision of Accessibility Guides as part of its initiative to enhance accessibility information for tourism venues in England. The contract, valued at £545,705 GBP, was awarded to AccessAble. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and the contract period spans from 2023-11-20 to 2028-11-19. The contract was awarded on 2023-11-28, with the tender period closing on 2023-10-06.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in administrative services related to tourism affairs to engage with VisitEngland and contribute to the government's ambition of making the UK the most accessible tourism destination in Europe. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The location of the contract covers various regions, including the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, offering a wide market for potential suppliers to engage and grow their business through this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA1996 Enhancing Accessibility Information (Tourism Venues) - Lot 1 Accessibility Guides

Notice Description

VisitEngland (VE) plays a key role in facilitating an accessible and inclusive tourism industry. In support of the Government's ambition for the UK to become the most accessible tourism destination in Europe, VE wishes to improve the holiday planning experience for visitors with a wide range of accessibility requirements by advancing a two-part approach to enhancing accessibility information. To save time and energy when researching a trip, people with accessibility requirements require the ability to filter lists of places to stay and visit based on key accessibility features. They should then be able to access full and detailed access information, in the form of an Accessibility Guide, in order to make the final choice of venue. This requirement is being Procured under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 due to the income generation value for Lot 1. Interested suppliers must note that this requirement is divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 ACCESSIBILITY GUIDES VE is seeking to appoint a supplier who has a proven track record in delivering an established and trusted Accessibility Guides service to tourism businesses and consumers across England, where VE (and likely key stakeholders including Local Visitor Economy Partnerships) would act as a lead generator for the supplier. VE will promote the appointed supplier exclusively in relation to the provision of Accessibility Guides. The co-association of both brands would derive mutual benefit and generate a specific financial, or other, advantage, which is applied for the benefit of both parties. The estimated value of this Lot 1 concession contract is based on the estimated total turnover of the 'concessionaire' generated over the duration of the contract (including option years), net of VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdd09e03-8858-4975-b8f9-453842672e42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1443c33-52fd-4d96-9e1a-d740b2fa7b77
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£545,705 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2023 - 19 Nov 2028 Over 5 years
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

ACCESSABLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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