Award

National Quality Assessment Scheme

VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jan 2023 at 16:08

Tender

09 Aug 2022 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

VisitBritain/VisitEngland is seeking Tenderers for the "National Quality Assessment Scheme," a procurement process categorised under administrative services related to tourism affairs. This scheme involves undertaking quality assessments of tourism businesses in England. The deadline for tender submission is 8th September 2022. The contract period is for 3 years, with a value of £7,500,000. The buying organisation is VisitBritain/VisitEngland, located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for suitably qualified bidders to engage in quality assurance assessments within the tourism industry. Businesses experienced in administrative services related to tourism affairs in the UK are well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a focus on awarding a contract for a significant value over a 3-year period, potentially extending for two more years.

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Notice Title

National Quality Assessment Scheme

Notice Description

VisitBritain/VisitEngland seeks a suitably qualified and experienced bidder 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitBritain/VisitEngland seeks a suitably qualified and experienced bidder 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035a63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000086-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

AA MEDIA

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