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BTA1905 Future Trends

BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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27 Dec 2023 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourism Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has awarded a contract for the procurement of ongoing subscription services for future trends insights. The contract, titled "BTA1905 Future Trends," falls under the Market and economic research category with a value of £105,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on November 17, 2023. The contract is active and was awarded to Foresight Factory International Limited with a contract period from December 6, 2023, to December 5, 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, particularly those in market research, polling, and statistics services, to engage with VisitBritain and VisitEngland in enhancing Britain's tourism appeal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for participation. The procurement stage for this opportunity is at the award stage, presenting a chance for qualified suppliers to contribute to shaping the strategic direction of tourism insights in Britain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA1905 Future Trends

Notice Description

VisitBritain is the national tourist board for Britain, 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. VisitEngland champions domestic tourism within England and supports the English tourism industry. Together they comprise the British Tourist Authority VisitBritain and VisitEngland are procuring an ongoing subscription for future trends insights. We have an ongoing requirement to: (a) understand our audiences - both present and future/potential visitors to Britain and those travelling domestically and (b) ensure that our insights and our decision making are forward-looking. Forward-looking insights are critical to VisitBritain and VisitEngland especially at times of great flux in consumer attitudes and behaviours. Amongst our research and insights subscriptions and trackers we have ongoing access to a range of forecasts and forward-looking data, including economic and tourism forecasts, flight capacity, flight bookings and accommodation searches. We also collect data on perceptions of Britain as a destination, visitor experiences, and work closely with the Office for National Statistics on official tourism statistics for both inbound and domestic figures. To complete this picture, we require continuous access to wider insights on the changing consumer landscape and future trends through a subscription service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcf7a3c4-d330-4210-8a3e-e46d7b51af01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb977aaa-e5f8-417c-a9e3-539357d0a862
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
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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2023 - 5 Dec 2026 3-4 years
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
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

FORESIGHT FACTORY INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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