Tender

BTA2088 - VisitBritain, Business Events, Association Conference

BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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10 May 2024 at 16:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourism Authority trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland is seeking a destination partnership to host the VisitBritain Business Events Association Conference scheduled for 11th - 13th February 2025. This cultural event organisation tender aims to provide networking opportunities for international association meeting planners and promote British destinations globally. The procurement is in the open stage with a tender period ending on 3rd June 2024 and a contract period from 1st August 2024 to 28th February 2025.

This opportunity is suitable for Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and can benefit organisations interested in cultural event services. Interested suppliers can access procurement documentation via the Atamis eprocurement system. The event will be hosted in either England or Wales and is designed to support the growth of the business events sector while showcasing the nations. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, presenting a chance for businesses to engage with key stakeholders and contribute to the cultural events landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA2088 - VisitBritain, Business Events, Association Conference

Notice Description

We are looking for a destination to work closely with VisitBritain to host VisitBritain Business Events Association Conference, 11th - 13th February 2025. VisitBritain Business Events Association Conference will bring together in one place international association meeting planners, professional conference organisers and decision-makers from nations and city convention bureaus. The aim is to: * Provide a platform for Britain destination partners to meet and source new business events opportunities from attending event organisers * Facilitate workshops which will include educational seminars, learning journeys, 1-2-1 meeting and key networking opportunities. * Promote destinations on an international scale and educating association buyers on intellectual capitals, services and venues available across Britain * Provide valuable insights and resources to support both partners and associations, highlighting VisitBritain's commitment to growing the business events sector. The event will include content tailored to address current destinations and associations' needs (such as ambassador programmes, legacy and positive impacts, DEI, environmental sustainability, AI, as well as business events research & key trends) and will place an emphasis on interactive engagement to encourage networking opportunities and the exchange of best practices. The Association Conference is hosted by VisitBritain in partnership with VisitEngland, VisitWales and VisitScotland. The event in 2025 will be the second association focused event VisitBritain has organised, following the success of the 2024 edition which took place in Edinburgh, Scotland. VisitBritain would like to hold the future editions of the event in either England or Wales, in order to rotate the event and showcasing clients all the nations. there won't be any hybrid or virtual components. Interested suppliers can access the procurement documentation for this opportunity free of charge via the Atamis eprocurement system: https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome If you have recently registered on the Atamis eProcurement portal for another VisitBritain requirement, you can use the same account. If not, you will first need to register your organisation on the portal. To register, you will need to: 1. Go to the URL: https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome 2. Select 'Click here to register!' 3. Read and agree to the portal user agreement 4. Complete the registration form, providing information including: - The full legal name of your organisation, - Your company registration number, - Your DUNS number-a unique nine-digit number provided to organisations free of charge by Dun & Bradstreet. - Whether your organisation is a Small -Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) - User and contact details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f145ea-4349-4d60-9e70-041c0c3f2005
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation 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 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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