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BTA2162 - Destination Britain North America 2025

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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03 Oct 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, recently concluded the procurement process titled "BTA2162 - Destination Britain North America 2025". This process was aimed at acquiring services from a destination management company (DMC) in Riviera Maya, Mexico, to oversee ground logistics and event support for the event scheduled for 2025. The procurement, categorised under cultural event organisation services, reached the "Award" stage on 3rd October 2025, with the contract actively running from 1st June 2025 to 30th September 2025. This procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method as it fell below the threshold, thus bypassing the need for competitive tendering.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale organisations in the travel and tourism industry, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive event and logistical support in international settings. It underscores the potential for businesses experienced in the management of events in exotic locations to enhance their portfolio and expand their client base. Such businesses would benefit from showcasing their ability to handle complex logistics efficiently, which is crucial for organisations like VisitBritain/VisitEngland in executing high-profile international events.

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Notice Title

BTA2162 - Destination Britain North America 2025

Notice Description

Destination management company (DMC) in Riviera Maya, Mexico to handle ground logistics & event support for DBNA 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a833
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062273-2025
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
£68,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Sep 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

ILEANA ROMERO ARAUJO

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