Award

BTA1821 Provision of Gift Cards (electronic and physical)

VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2023 at 08:13

Tender

05 Dec 2022 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

VisitBritain is seeking providers for the creation of Gift Cards as a currency for consumers to purchase tourism products. The procurement process, titled "BTA1821 Provision of Gift Cards (electronic and physical)," falls under the goods category with a focus on paper stationery and other items. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the buyer identified as VisitBritain/VisitEngland based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is completed, and the award has been given to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd. The contract worth £564,175 was signed on August 17, 2023.

This public procurement contracting opportunity by VisitBritain presents a chance for businesses in the tourism industry to provide solutions for selling and redeeming Gift Card products. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering innovative and user-friendly Gift Card solutions with the capability to cater to both B2C and B2B markets. The procurement involves a substantial value contract signed recently, offering a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence in the tourism sector.

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Notice Title

BTA1821 Provision of Gift Cards (electronic and physical)

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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038ace
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024270-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£564,175 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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

BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA

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