C1436 BTA2222 Anholt Nation Brands Index 2026

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has completed a procurement process for the "C1436 BTA2222 Anholt Nation Brands Index 2026" contract, intended for economic research services. This tender falls under the services category and was classified under the CPV code 79311400. The procurement method was limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of competition for technical reasons and the protection of exclusive rights. The contract was awarded to EARTHSPEAK LTD T/A ANHOLT and CO, reflecting a unique situation where they are the sole supplier capable of delivering the required survey. The award was officially completed on 17th June 2026, with a contract value of £60,125 GBP. The service location includes the UK and international regions, denoted by the address region code UKG31, Birmingham.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research services and those capable of delivering exclusive, proprietary surveys. Specifically, companies that can establish unique offerings or hold exclusive rights to specific methodologies or processes would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The procurement showcases an instance where specialised SMEs, such as EARTHSPEAK LTD, can leverage their exclusive capabilities to secure prestigious projects with organisations like VisitBritain. Businesses aiming to compete in such tenders should focus on developing niche expertise and securing intellectual property rights to increase their competitive advantage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

C1436 BTA2222 Anholt Nation Brands Index 2026

Notice Description

The Anholt Nation Brands Index is a unique proprietary survey and Earthspeak/Anholt are the sole supplier who can deliver the survey. The survey has been running for many years and VisitBritain has been participating since 2008.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons <br/>The protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, but only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement;

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057026-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EARTHSPEAK LTD T/A ANHOLT AND

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