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BTA2147 Economic & Tourism Forecasts

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BTA2147 Economic & Tourism Forecasts" has been completed, with British Tourist Authority as the contracting authority. This contract falls under the industry category of analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services. The contract is awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement under the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6126. Located in Birmingham, this procurement covers delivery in various regions including the United Kingdom and various global territories. The process officially concluded with the contract awarded to Oxford Economics Limited on 11th June 2025, with a timeline from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in economic and tourism forecasts and software development services. Ideal candidates for such contracts include larger organisations capable of fulfilling international forecasting needs, as the framework agreement suggests a preference away from SMEs or VCSEs. Engagement through widely recognised frameworks like that of Crown Commercial Services offers reputable channels for business expansion and establishing long-term relationships with notable public sector clients such as British Tourist Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA2147 Economic & Tourism Forecasts

Notice Description

Economic & Tourism Forecasts Call Off Contract award under Crown Commercial Services framework agreement RM6126 Research & Insights using a further competition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cffb7ccc-96a4-4bdc-ae3d-9d686cca1cc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b76247-2ebe-4b70-b7e6-9e1b597a5b2e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£329,851 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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 TOURIST AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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