Tender

BTA1707 - National Quality Assessment Scheme

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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Tender

09 Aug 2022 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland has initiated a tender process for the contract titled "BTA1707 - National Quality Assessment Scheme" in the administrative services related to tourism affairs category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of 8 September 2022 at 12:00pm GMT. The contract is set to start on 5 October 2022 and run until 30 September 2025, with possible extensions. The estimated contract value is £7,500,000, and the opportunity is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The procurement method is stated as 'Other'.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in quality assurance assessments of tourism establishments in England, including visitor attractions. Companies interested in delivering frontline business support services are encouraged to participate. The contract includes managing non-accommodation schemes alongside star-rated establishments. The buying organisation, VisitBritain/VisitEngland, based in London, is seeking bidders to provide these services. Interested suppliers must complete the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) through the Atamis e-Procurement system before the deadline to be considered for this 3-year contract with possible extensions. The contract's location encompasses various regions, including the United Kingdom, European territories, and British Oversea Territories.

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Notice Title

BTA1707 - National Quality Assessment Scheme

Notice Description

VisitBritain/VisitEngland seeks a Tenderers from suitably qualified and experienced bidders to undertake a quality assurance assessments of tourism businesses that deliver frontline business support on a one-to-one basis in England for and on behalf of the national tourist board. In addition to the assessment of establishments within the star-rated and accredited tourist accommodation schemes, this licenced contract opportunity also includes responsibility for the management of the non-accommodation schemes, including visitor attractions. 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 2 - 4 unless agreed otherwise. Confidential TUPE Information will be made available to individual bidders upon receiving a message request via the Atamis e-Procurement system. Interested suppliers must complete the online Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) which can be accessed via Atamis e-Procurement system. https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome. Tenderers must complete the SSQ and return their completed Tender response documentation no later than 12:00pm on 8 September 2022. The successful Tenderer will be awarded a contract for 3 years, with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. The estimated value of this concession contract is based on the estimated total turnover of the 'concessionaire' generated over the duration of the contract (including option years), net of VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7df934f-de00-4a29-894f-6afb9a5b0642
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17961d8-bdd6-444e-a57b-0c1e379af06f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 2-3 years
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 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
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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