Tender

Provision of Revenue Based Gift Cards

VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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Planning

02 Dec 2022 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

VisitBritain (VB) is looking for a Gift Card provider to create Revenue Based Gift Cards for consumers to purchase tourism products. The contract, with an estimated value range of £0.01 - £7,500,000, aims to grow the visitor economy by selling Gift Cards to the B2B and corporate/incentives markets. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 13th January 2023. The contract will have a duration of 1080 days, with the main delivery location being London, UK within the CPV classification of promotional services.

This tender opportunity by VisitBritain/VisitEngland presents a lucrative chance for businesses providing gift card solutions and promotional services in the tourism sector. Companies offering e-commerce solutions, partnership networks, and B2B sales platforms are well-suited to compete for this contract. By catering to the UK and potential international markets, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their market reach and revenue streams through collaboration with VisitBritain in their tourism promotional efforts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Revenue Based Gift Cards

Notice Description

VisitBritain (VB) is looking at opportunities to grow the visitor economy through the creation of Gift Cards as a currency for consumers to purchase tourism products. In addition, we are looking to penetrate a new market for revenue generation through the sale of the Gift Cards in the B2B and corporate/incentives market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VB is looking for a Gift Card provider that offers a sale and redemption solution of Gift Card products for the tourism industry.

VB would sell and redeem the Gift Card (B2C) on its e-commerce site (VB Shop) and in addition, we are looking for a Gift Card provider to facilitate the sale and redemption of Gift Cards in the B2B space through its existing network of partnerships.

The VB Gift Card would have approximately 30-40 key attractions across the UK and be available as a minimum in the UK domestic market, and potentially in the international markets.

VB would like to sell the Gift Card through its VisitBritain shop online platform (B2C) and also would like the VB Gift Card to be sold to the corporate/incentives markets/shopping centres/3rd parties (B2B).

The market should note that the estimated contract value cannot be quantified at this stage, therefore this estimated range for this 'concession' contract is PS0.01 - PS7,500,000.

To register your interest in this potential opportunity, and to participate in the Prior Information Market Testing, please register using the following link:

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038a46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034215-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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