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BTA2156 Exhibition Stand Space at IBTM World 2025

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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30 May 2025 at 15:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by the British Tourist Authority trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, pertains to the acquisition of exhibition stand space at IBTM World 2025. This event, focused on the fair and exhibition organisation services sector, will take place in Spain from 18 to 20 November 2025. The procurement process was initiated without competition, using a direct procurement method due to the uniqueness of the service, with a total contract value of €160,735.34. Key dates include the contract signing on 9 May 2025, and the contract’s active period spans from 12 May 2025 to 30 November 2025. The procurement is now in the award stage, and Reed Exhibitions Limited has been selected as the supplier.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in exhibition stand and event services, who could network with international corporations and associations at the IBTM World 2025. Although the procurement was awarded without open competition, being involved with such an event can enhance a company's visibility and credibility within the industry. Ideal businesses for this tender would be those capable of leveraging such event platforms to establish and strengthen international connections, providing them with the avenue to expand their reach and influence in the exhibitions and fairs sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA2156 Exhibition Stand Space at IBTM World 2025

Notice Description

Floor space at the IBTM World exhibition which is held 18-20 November 2025, to allow us to build a MeetEngland stand/platform (business event brand of VisitEngland). The show provides English destinations and product outside London to meet with prospective event bookers - both international corporate and associations. Direct Award on the basis that "Competition is absent for technical reasons" as there are no other suppliers that can sell floor space at this event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028911-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Department
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

REED EXHIBITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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