Tender

GB-London: BTA1082B Provision of Travel Management Services to VisitBritain in China

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY

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Tender

30 Jan 2019 at 12:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority is seeking travel management services for the "BTA1082B Provision of Travel Management Services to VisitBritain in China" project. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically travel management services, and is directed towards facilitating efficient booking processes for upcoming events such as ExploreGB 2019, scheduled from 8th to 15th May 2019 in various locations including Harrogate and Edinburgh. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by the deadline of 15th February 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st April 2019 and lasting for one year, concluding on 31st March 2020. The procurement process follows an open procedure method, with a contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in travel management and logistics. Companies equipped to handle travel arrangements for large events are particularly suited to compete, as they will need to demonstrate their capability in efficiently managing bookings for flights and other travel necessities for delegates from China. Engaging with this contract not only opens doors for immediate business growth but also establishes long-term relationships with the British Tourist Authority for future events and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: BTA1082B Provision of Travel Management Services to VisitBritain in China

Notice Description

VisitBritain hosts many different events every year, which are attended by delegates from China. These include: *ExploreGB 2019: 8th -15th May 2019 Visit Britain will require travel management services to assist in the booking of return flights from China to the UK for travel trade and media who will attend the event. ExploreGB 2019 event detail: -8th -10th May Event: Harrogate -11th -15th May familiarisation trips: around Edinburgh, London, etc. All flights must be booked before 12th April 2019. Further events will be hosted by Visit Britain over the coming year. The details of these events will be confirmed at a later date. VisitBritain is seeking to engage a supplier over a one year period to provide travel management services for these events. The aim of this procurement is to create a more efficient booking process. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9c4d097-5ad4-44b4-a5e5-2b03bea6af25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5f6d88-9334-442a-9369-dba6a990fa22
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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 TOURIST AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Karen Gallagher
Contact Email
karen.gallagher@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
+442075781286

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

Further Information

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