Tender

Management of Visit England Awards for Excellence 2026

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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13 Nov 2025 at 10:23

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05 Nov 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, is seeking management services for the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2026. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on event services, and takes place in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender update stage, with a submission deadline set for 26th November 2025 at 12:00 PM, and an enquiry period ending on 17th November 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period for this tender is from 19th December 2025 to 30th June 2026. The procurement method is open, allowing for below-threshold, open competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the events management sector to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in managing high-profile award ceremonies. Suitable candidates include firms specialising in event services with expertise in delivering technical, commercial, and social value components, ensuring a comprehensive service delivery. With a gross value of £144,000, the contract provides a substantial incentive for companies aiming to establish a foothold in government procurement projects. The electronic submission method further facilitates participation from a wide array of businesses equipped to meet the tender's requirements.

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Notice Title

Management of Visit England Awards for Excellence 2026

Notice Description

The Management of Visit England Awards for Excellence 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073426-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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