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BTA2143 - Support Services for Technology Implementation

BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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11 Apr 2025 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourism Authority t/a VisitBritain/VisitEngland has completed the procurement process for its project titled "BTA2143 - Support Services for Technology Implementation." This contract, under the industry category of System and Support Services, is taking place within the UK. The procurement was initiated as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework, focusing on Cloud Support. The procurement method was limited, avoiding prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was awarded on 31st March 2025 to Equantiis Limited. The initial contract duration is one year with an optional extension for an additional year.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technology implementation and support services. Companies that can provide robust cloud support and technological solutions will find this contract rewarding. SMEs, particularly those capable of leveraging the G-Cloud framework to deliver competitive and efficient services, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This procurement underscores a focused approach on quality and cost-effectiveness, presenting growth opportunities for tech firms aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA2143 - Support Services for Technology Implementation

Notice Description

Services for Technology Implementation

Lot Information

Lot 1

BTA2143 Support Services for Technology Implementation - Contract awarded using Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement ID: RM1557.14, G-Cloud 14, Lot 3 Cloud Support
Initial 1 year contract with the option to extend for a further 1 year.

Procurement Information

Call-Off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework, Lot 3 Cloud Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014781-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUANTIIS

Further Information

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