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BTA2225 - IBTM World 2026 Stand Space

British Tourist Authority t/a VisitBritain/VisitEngland

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17 Jun 2026 at 09:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, operating as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has completed a direct award for the procurement titled "BTA2225 - IBTM World 2026 Stand Space." This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on fair and exhibition organisation services. The event is set to occur from 17th to 19th November 2026, with the physical location of the stand space being in Spain. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, attributed to the absence of competition for technical reasons since Reed Exhibitions Limited is the only supplier able to provide the required floor space. The contract was signed on 1st June 2026 and is valued at approximately 171,261.82 EUR.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in exhibition and event services, especially those familiar with international corporate and association sectors. The successful supplier, Reed Exhibitions Limited, a large-scale enterprise, highlights the suitability of seasoned firms with robust capabilities in fair and exhibition organisation. Companies aiming to expand their reach in the international market and engage with English destinations and products would find such opportunities particularly beneficial for growth and exposure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA2225 - IBTM World 2026 Stand Space

Notice Description

Floor space at the IBTM World exhibition which is held 17-19 November 2026, to allow us to build a MeetEngland stand/platform (business event brand of VisitEngland). The show provides English destinations and product outside London to meet with prospective event bookers - both international corporate and associations. Direct Award on the basis that "Competition is absent for technical reasons" as there are no other suppliers that can sell floor space at this event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b678
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056889-2026
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

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,261 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Tourist Authority t/a VisitBritain/VisitEngland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Postcode Area
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

Reed Exhibitions Limited

Further Information

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