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BTA2133 - B2B Evaluation

VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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28 Apr 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The BTA2133 - B2B Evaluation procurement process, managed by VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has completed its award stage as of 14th April 2025. This contract, classified under the industry category of market research services, was issued as part of a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed to assist VisitBritain in evaluating and reporting its tourism impacts. This tender, covering services to be delivered within the United Kingdom, saw participation from three suppliers and ultimately awarded a contract worth £217,830 to Strategic Research and Insight.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those equipped to offer robust analytical services that support evidence-based decision-making. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research sector, like Strategic Research and Insight, who won this contract, stand to benefit from aligning with national tourism initiatives. Such opportunities not only provide financial benefits but also enhance business credibility by engaging with a reputable body governed by public law, enabling firms to expand their portfolio and impact within the market research services industry.

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Notice Title

BTA2133 - B2B Evaluation

Notice Description

As the national tourism agency, VisitBritain / VisitEngland works to raise Britain's profile, increase the volume and value of tourism exports and develop England's visitor economy, working with organisations of all sizes and specialities. VisitBritain is obliged to report to government the impact of its activities. The outputs of the annual B2B evaluation are used in VisitBritain's reporting to government, and the findings are used to inform evidenced based decision making at VisitBritain. <br/>Route to market was further Competition under the Crown<br/>Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic<br/>Purchasing System (DPS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further Competition under the Crown
Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic
Purchasing System (DPS).

Procurement Information

Further Competition under the Crown<br/>Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic<br/>Purchasing System (DPS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017430-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£217,830 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND INSIGHT

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