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BTA2216 - Australia Mission 2026 Sydney - Venue Booking

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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26 Jun 2026 at 15:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, operating as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has awarded a contract titled "BTA2216 - Australia Mission 2026 Sydney - Venue Booking." This procurement process is categorized under services for cultural event organisation, specifically requiring the hire of a professional multi-purpose venue in Sydney. The procurement is part of the central government's public authority initiatives, and it adheres to a light-touch regime under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The direct procurement method used here was below threshold and carried out without competition. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with completion marked for the lot involved. The contract was actively signed on 24 April 2026, and will run until 16 September 2026, with an overall gross value of AUD 50,000.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the cultural event management and venue booking sectors. Large companies, particularly those capable of providing multi-purpose venues suitable for high-profile international events, stand to benefit. Given that the procurement process was direct and below threshold, future similar projects may offer a more inclusive tendering environment, allowing medium to large enterprises to showcase their offerings and compete. Businesses with a strong presence or strategic partnerships in Sydney may find similar tenders advantageous for expansion and international collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA2216 - Australia Mission 2026 Sydney - Venue Booking

Notice Description

The procurement covers the hire of a professional multi-purpose venue in Sydney to host the opening programme of the Australia Mission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060503-2026
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

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,455 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 16 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE LANDS BY CAPELLA PONTIAC LAND (AUSTRALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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