Tender

BTA 1114- Australia Travel Operator

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY

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Tender

10 Mar 2019 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority is currently seeking a vertically integrated travel operator based in Australia to collaborate on a three-year strategy aimed at enhancing Great Britain travel products. This tender, titled "BTA 1114- Australia Travel Operator," falls within the travel agency services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions invited until 22nd March 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 9th May 2019 and last until 8th March 2022, and the method of procurement is an open procedure.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses that specialise in travel services, particularly those with a well-established network across Australia and New Zealand. Companies capable of developing and marketing travel products, along with providing staff training and tactical campaigns, would be particularly suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender is open to them, allowing them to expand their operations within a global context.

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Notice Title

BTA 1114- Australia Travel Operator

Notice Description

VisitBritain is seeking a vertically integrated Australian based travel operator, with extensive reach and a network across Australia and New Zealand of travel agencies and associate agents, to work with on a three-year strategy focussed on developing new Great Britain travel product for their portfolio, distributing that product across various online and offline channels, general marketing and staff education programs. The partnership will reach into all aspects of both organisation including; transparent information sharing through research and insights, product development, staff training, tactical campaigns, content creation / curation and distribution, ensuring that activity has an impact at every stage of the consumer journey, from inspiration through to consideration and planning and booking to advocacy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21fb7fa2-a703-4e89-819b-2fb7db3c9e83
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

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2019 - 8 Mar 2022 2-3 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
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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

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