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26 Jun 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has completed a direct procurement process for the event "BTA2217 - Australia Mission 2026 Melbourne - Venue Booking". This procurement was aimed at hiring a professional multipurpose venue in Melbourne to accommodate three separate events within the same space. The procurement fell under the services category and utilised a direct method under the light-touch regime, proceeding below the competition threshold. The procurement involved the use of a venue in Melbourne, Australia, with the contract being signed on 24 April 2026, lasting until 30 October 2026. The awarded supplier for this contract is W Melbourne, based in Melbourne, Australia. The total contract value is AUD 49,468 gross, and this procurement process is now marked as complete.

This tender presents notable opportunities for large-scale businesses situated in the events and cultural service sector, specifically those capable of providing comprehensive event organisation services. Companies specialising in venue management and logistics for high-profile international events would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. The procurement provides an avenue for expanding business reach and gaining recognition within the central government sector, especially for those aiming to target cultural events and hospitality services on an international scale. The contract with VisitBritain/VisitEngland emphasises collaboration with central government institutions, offering potential growth through visibility and networking opportunities in the global tourism and events market.

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Notice Title

BTA2217 - Australia Mission 2026 Melbourne - Venue Booking

Notice Description

The procurement covers the hire of a professional multipurpose venue in Melbourne to host the closing programme of the Australia Mission. The venue must accommodate three separate events delivered within the same overall space across the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060508-2026
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
£44,971 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 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

W MELBOURNE

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