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BTA2147 Economic & Tourism Forecasts C1306

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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04 Aug 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has concluded a public procurement process titled "BTA2147 Economic & Tourism Forecasts C1306" under the services industry category. Located in Birmingham, UK, with further delivery spanning the UK and internationally, the procurement utilizes a limited award procedure without prior publication. The procurement process pertains to social research services and is part of the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement RM6126 Research & Insights. The contracting phase has been finalised, with the contract awarded to Oxford Economics Limited, valued at £329,851. The procurement stage is completed as per the record dated 4 August 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social research, analytical software development, and tourism forecasting. Organisations with capabilities in these areas, especially those offering user provisioning, identity management, and CRM solutions, could leverage similar opportunities for growth. Large businesses, such as Oxford Economics Ltd, which excel in economic analysis and data management, are well-positioned to compete in future tenders within the UK and international markets. Given the framework agreement structure, businesses familiar with government contract frameworks and those able to provide scalable insights could significantly benefit.

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Notice Title

BTA2147 Economic & Tourism Forecasts C1306

Notice Description

Economic & Tourism Forecasts

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call Off Contract award under Crown Commercial Services framework agreement RM6126 Research & Insights using a further competition

Procurement Information

Call Off Contract award under Crown Commercial Services framework agreement RM6126 Research & Insights using a further competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045588-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£329,851 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 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
BRITISH TOURIST 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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD ECONOMICS

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