Tender

GB-London: BTA1305 - Industry Standard Assessment Service

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Jul 2020 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority is conducting a tender for the "Industry Standard Assessment Service" as part of the COVID-19 recovery efforts. This initiative, titled "We're Good To Go," aims to establish a certification for the tourism sector in the UK, providing visitors with assurance that businesses have completed a COVID-19 risk assessment and are adhering to relevant guidance. The procurement method is open, allowing participation from various suppliers, with the tender period concluding on 31 July 2020. The contract is valued between £25,000 and £50,000, with an anticipated start date of 5 August 2020 and concluding on 5 November 2020. The services are primarily classified under call centre operations but also involve survey conduction and administrative services related to tourism affairs in London.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for service providers in the tourism and hospitality industries, particularly those offering assessment and certification services, call centre solutions, and administrative support. Businesses experienced in managing hospitality standards, risk assessments, or operational compliance during the pandemic would be particularly well-suited to submit bids. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance visibility and credibility within the tourism sector, thereby supporting business growth and diversification in the post-COVID landscape.

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Notice Title

GB-London: BTA1305 - Industry Standard Assessment Service

Notice Description

As part of the COVID-19 recovery work, VisitEngland has developed an Industry Standard certification, We're Good To Go, for use across the tourism industry. This certification aims to provide reassurance to visitors that individual tourism businesses have demonstrated that they have completed a COVID-19 risk assessment and are following government and sector-specific guidance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1693ba87-acdd-43d3-aea1-b100fe602b83
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79311200 - Survey conduction services

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2020 - 5 Nov 2020 1-6 months
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
Darsej Gjakiu
Contact Email
darsej.gjakiu@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
0207

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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