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BTA1942 - Events Management Company for Destination Britain China 2023

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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10 Nov 2023 at 17:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has awarded a contract for Events Management to Dragon Trail International for Destination Britain-China 2023. The event services contract, valued at 166,889 GBP, was awarded on 26th October 2023. The procurement stage was an Open procedure (below threshold), with a tender period ending on 8th June 2023. The contract period is from 26th October 2023 to 31st March 2024, creating opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category.

This procurement process organised by the British Tourist Authority aims to promote Britain as a tourism destination in China through targeted events. Businesses in the events management industry, particularly those with experience in international markets and event planning, will find this tender suitable for expanding their operations. The contract duration until March 2024 provides a stable opportunity for growth and collaboration in the tourism sector, facilitating partnerships between UK suppliers and local businesses in China.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA1942 - Events Management Company for Destination Britain China 2023

Notice Description

VisitBritain/VisitEngland is the national tourist board, with a role of boosting Britain's appeal as a tourism destination, improving its ranking in the eyes of international leisure and business travellers and growing the value of the tourism economy by working in partnership with the industry and delivering inspirational marketing campaigns, driving visits and spend across the nations and regions of Britain. VisitBritain is responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain's visitor economy and we work in partnership with the UK Government and other tourism bodies along with industry organisations both in the UK and overseas to market Britain in an inspirational and effective way. We work with the international travel trade and intermediaries to ensure that customers can easily book regional destinations. This activity features a programme of exhibitions and events, including our Destination Britain missions which are held in a number of key locations around the world where we take UK tourism suppliers and destination to markets to meet and do business with local buyers and suppliers. VisitBritain invited tenders for an Events Management Companies for the planning and delivery of Destination Britain-China 2023 being held in China in November 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc40486e-8de3-4057-b084-27f5ee30af77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b995fc0f-b14c-443e-8b8f-750345a20634
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,889 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAGON TRAIL INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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