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China and Northeast Asia Mission (CNEA Mission 2025)

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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23 Sep 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "China and Northeast Asia Mission (CNEA Mission 2025)" was led by the British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland. This contract, focusing on cultural event organisation services, falls under the services category. Located in Birmingham, UK, this central government public authority sought a qualified event management company to oversee the planning and execution of an extensive mission in China and Northeast Asia during 2025. The procurement was completed using a direct method below the specified threshold, hence executed without competition, and the contract was awarded on 10th July 2025, with a project duration from 11th July to 1st December 2025.

This tender represented an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in cultural event management, particularly those capable of handling international assignments. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale events and operations in the Asia-Pacific region would have found this project beneficial for expanding their portfolios and establishing international relations. One such beneficiary, Travel Link Marketing, a large company based in Chengdu, China, was awarded the contract, highlighting the importance of regional knowledge and infrastructure to successfully execute such culturally significant events. These opportunities are particularly well-suited for businesses with strategic interests in cultural and international event markets.

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Notice Title

China and Northeast Asia Mission (CNEA Mission 2025)

Notice Description

Qualified event management company to lead the planning and execution of the China and Northeast Asia Mission 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a071
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059008-2025
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

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAVEL LINK MARKETING

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