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BTA2150 - IMEX Frankfurt

BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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17 Apr 2025 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourism Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has completed its procurement process for floor space at the IMEX Frankfurt exhibition. This opportunity, identified with the title "BTA2150 - IMEX Frankfurt," falls under the industry category of Event Services (CPV: 79952000). The procurement method was a direct single tender action due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at GBP 107,819.77, covers the period from 31 January 2025 to 31 May 2025. The key deadline was the tender end date on 8 January 2025, with the contract awarded to Imex Exhibitions on 9 April 2025. This project aims to support English destinations and products outside of London in engaging with international corporate and association event bookers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the event services industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive exhibition setups and coordination support. Companies experienced in international event management and capable of leveraging online platforms to facilitate global business meetings would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The direct procurement approach highlights the need for specialised services that can be provided efficiently and meet specific requirements unique to the buyer, VisitBritain/VisitEngland, and their sponsor organisation, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA2150 - IMEX Frankfurt

Notice Description

Floor space at the IMEX Frankfurt exhibition to allow us to build a MeetEngland stand/platform. The show provides English destinations and product outside London to meet with prospective event bookers - both international corporate and associations. The cost also includes support from IMEX to support our team and partners with the online platform to plan and coordinate meetings with event buyers worldwide to source new business opportunities. Contract awarded via Single Tender Action due to the absence of competition for technical reasons as approved by VisitBritain and DCMS (Sponsor Organisation).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8000915-3ec9-4806-8acd-87f16ae28fb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7102b64c-4368-41d9-8985-83dbfa31010b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,819 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,819 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 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 TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

IMEX EXHIBITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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