Tender

BTA1405 e-Commerce Warehouse Fulfillment Services

VISITBRITAIN

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Tender

22 Mar 2022 at 16:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for e-Commerce Warehouse Fulfillment Services, titled "BTA1405 e-Commerce Warehouse Fulfillment Services," is being conducted by VisitBritain, located in London. This tender falls under the services sector, specifically classified as storage and warehousing services. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, involving a two-stage process. Interested suppliers must submit a completed Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) by 12:00 pm on 22 April 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 1 November 2022 and last until 31 October 2025, at a value of £4 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in e-commerce logistics and warehousing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the potential for growth within this established commercial framework. With a focus on efficient service provision expected, companies that can demonstrate expertise in fulfillment services, including managing operations across various countries and currencies, are likely to excel in the competitive selection process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA1405 e-Commerce Warehouse Fulfillment Services

Notice Description

This requirement is for provision for e-Commerce Warehouse and Fulfillment Service. VisitBritain Retail is the commercial arm of VisitBritain. We are the official shop of the British Tourist Authority and sell all essentials for a fantastic trip to Britain: tourist attraction tickets, sightseeing tours, London Transport tickets, airport transfers and travel essentials which customers can purchase before they travel. We operate 12 VisitBritain online shops in 7 local languages and 9 currencies and deal with customers from 90 countries. We also run the TfL Visitor shop website on behalf of TfL where customers can buy Visitor Oyster Cards and Travelcards ahead of their travel dates to avoid queueing while on their vacation. In our capacity as the British Tourist Authority representing Britain worldwide. Please note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) is likely to apply to the services. The tender process will be two stage restricted procedure. In the first stage, Tenderers who are interested in this contract are invited to submit their response to Standard Selection Questionnaire (SQQ). VisitBritain (VB) intends to shortlist up to five (5) of the highest scoring Applicants from the first stage and invite them to participate in the next stage of the procurement process (Invitation To Tender). Suppliers that are invited to tender must score a minimum of 40%, with the top three (3) Tenderers with the highest scores being invited to participate in interview/presentation stage together with site visits. Interested suppliers must complete the online SSQ which can be accessed via Atamis e-Procurement system. https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome. SSQ must be completed and submitted no later than 12:00 pm on 22 April 2022. The incumbent supplier has indicated that it considers that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 will apply should the contract be awarded to a different supplier. This means that there will be a transfer of staff - believed to be no more than 4 - unless agreed otherwise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6942bf7-8a06-4c54-9124-3991ffefb3fd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 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
VISITBRITAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 0BD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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