Planning

BTA1707 Quality Scheme

VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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Planning

23 Jun 2022 at 14:49

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by VisitBritain/VisitEngland, focused on a three-year licence titled "BTA1707 Quality Scheme", aimed at enhancing quality assurance assessments for tourism businesses across England. This initiative falls under the marketing services industry category, with a value of £1, and is currently in the planning stage. The procurement strategy is slated to evolve, with potential suppliers invited to express their interest and contribute details on how they might fulfil this contract. Key dates include a future notice date of 23 June 2022, and the contract is expected to commence with annual fees starting no later than 1 October 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those experienced in quality assurance and tourism sectors. Companies that can provide innovative guidance and assessments of both star-rated accommodations and non-accommodation tourist attractions in England will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement approach encourages market feedback, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses keen on collaboration and service development within the tourism industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA1707 Quality Scheme

Notice Description

VisitEngland, the national tourist board, legally incorporated under the Development of Tourism Act 1969 as British Tourist Authority ("BTA" or "BTA, the Licensor"), is seeking to award a three-year licence subject to an annual fee payable starting no later than 1 October 2022. The licence will enable the successful bidder ("the Licensee") to undertake quality assurance assessments of tourism businesses in England for and on behalf of the national tourist board. Besides the assessment of establishments within the star-rated tourist accommodation schemes, this licenced contract opportunity also includes responsibility for the management of the non-accommodation schemes, including visitor attractions.<br/><br/>VisitEngland are particularly keen to work with the provider on innovation around advice and guidance that aligns in part to the Common Standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aims of this PIN are to see whether there is interest and the ability within the market to deliver our requirements and for potential suppliers to provide details of how they could deliver them the service.

We also want potential suppliers to tell us what they need from us to do that.

This PIN/market testing should inform our procurement strategy. Therefore, we are interested to receive feedback from the market regarding the optimum route to market.

Access to the documentation to participate in this PIN process can be accessed free of charge using the following link:

https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0349ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017224-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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