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Global Airline Partner - UK Tourism Industry Covid-19 Recovery Project

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN

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22 Jan 2021 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, operating as VisitBritain, has initiated a tender for the "Global Airline Partner - UK Tourism Industry Covid-19 Recovery Project," focusing on administrative services related to tourism affairs. This tender is currently in the Award stage, although it has been marked as cancelled. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting bids from interested parties to support the UK tourism industry's recovery post-COVID-19. Key details include an estimated contract value of up to £3,000,000, which VisitBritain would match on a 50/50 basis, contingent on approvals. The location for service delivery is the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth, particularly for international airline carriers that can demonstrate their capability to enhance tourism in the UK. Businesses engaged in travel, hospitality, and tourism services that can offer innovative solutions to attract visitors post-pandemic would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The mandatory registration in VisitBritain's Dynamic Partner Register and completion of the procurement documents via Delta eSourcing are essential steps for interested bidders to establish their eligibility.

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Notice Title

Global Airline Partner - UK Tourism Industry Covid-19 Recovery Project

Notice Description

VisitBritain are seeking to procure a collaboration with a suitably capable International Airline Carrier to support in leading its UK Tourism Industry in COVID-19 Recovery project, driving more visitors to come to Britain and encouraging them to spend more in the UK economy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity is being advertised in the OJEU in accordance with the above-threshold Light Touch Regime process guidance, for services under category "Social and Other Specific Services - UK - Administrative services related to Tourism Affairs". Originally notified by means of a PIN ref 273606-2015, dated 30th July 2015. Documents are made accessible without restriction and free of charge. Bidders are required to register into VisitBritain's Commercial Partnerships Dynamic Partner Register accessible at: https://www.visitbritain.org/cooperative-partnership-registration) and to complete the DPR questionnaire. This is mandatory, as is the completion of the ITT response via Delta, accessible www.delta-esourcing.com. Tenderers who do not pass the qualifying questionnaire will be disqualified from the tender process and notified. Additional information: The estimated value of this contract is a range up to PS3,000,000 GBP dependent on the respondent's submission. This would be matched on a 50% / 50% basis by VisitBritain. Please note that the amount of VisitBritain's contribution is pending approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028c9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001349-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN
Contact Name
Alejandra Arroyo
Contact Email
alejandra.arroyo@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
+44 2075781064

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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