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BTA2193 C1368 IPS Sponsored Questions Contract

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has completed the procurement process for the "BTA2193 C1368 IPS Sponsored Questions Contract." This tender, categorised under research services, particularly focuses on collecting tourism-related questions during the International Passenger Survey 2026. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, which falls outside the usual scope of the directive. The procurement process culminated with the award of the contract to the Office for National Statistics on 1st January 2026, valued at GBP 81,931.77. Despite the lot being listed as cancelled, the contract remains active, indicating the completion stage of the process. The services will be delivered both in the UK and internationally, with the buying organization based in Birmingham, UK.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and market analysis, especially those with expertise in tourism-related studies. Companies that can offer innovative and efficient data collection methods stand to benefit from this type of contract. Moreover, involvement in such projects allows businesses to build a partnership with significant public bodies like VisitBritain and the Office for National Statistics, potentially leading to further growth and visibility within the sector. Ideal candidates for future similar tenders would include large-scale research firms and those positioned to provide specialised insight into the tourism industry's market trends and data analytics.

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Notice Title

BTA2193 C1368 IPS Sponsored Questions Contract

Notice Description

Collection of VB specific tourism questions during International Passenger Survey 2026 survey year.

Procurement Information

Direct Award (previously called Single Tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006242-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,931 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 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

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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