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VB654-132 MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS

VISITBRITAIN

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "VB654-132 MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS" was conducted by VisitBritain, focusing on marketing management consultancy services. This selective tender was completed with a contract value of £2,000,000 and was active from 15th September 2015 to 30th September 2016. The procurement was aimed at forming a marketing partnership with VisitBritain through a restricted procedure, with its tender period concluding on 14th September 2015. The contract was awarded to Expedia Inc., a large-scale supplier, with the contract being officially published on 18th September 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in marketing management and direct marketing services, particularly firms specialising in digital marketing and travel sector partnerships. Companies with experience in forming strategic alliances and innovative marketing solutions could leverage their expertise to compete effectively. The focus on large-scale marketing initiatives opens doors for innovative service providers aiming to enhance travel marketing efforts both domestically and internationally.

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Notice Title

VB654-132 MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS

Notice Description

Forming a Marketing Partnership with VisitBritain; the "Online Travel Marketing Partnership.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbf78bb9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2632e4a5-0666-493f-a832-e175579bf894
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 201510 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2015 - 30 Sep 2016 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITBRITAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

EXPEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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