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26 Jun 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BTA2214 GreaterTogetherLA (GTLA) 2026 Venue" has been completed by the British Tourist Authority operating as VisitBritain/VisitEngland. The focus of this tender was on securing a venue and hotel room requirements for the GTLA B2B Trade Mission and falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically cultural event organisation services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below threshold and without competition, under a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at $90,000 (gross $108,000), was signed on 7th April 2026 and concluded on 5th June 2026. The event and services are based in the United States, with Hyatt Dream Hollywood acting as the supplier.

This tender offers distinct opportunities for businesses in the cultural event organisation and hospitality sectors, particularly those capable of handling high-profile services for international trade missions. The contract was awarded directly to a large-scale enterprise, suggesting that substantial experience and capacity in delivering such services could enhance the competitiveness of potential suppliers in future tenders. Companies operating in the realm of international events, tourism, and hospitality with a focus on the U.S. market should consider positioning themselves for similar opportunities to expand their market presence and capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BTA2214 GreaterTogetherLA (GTLA) 2026 Venue

Notice Description

GreaterTogetherLA (GTLA) 2026 Venue and hotel room requirement for GTLA B2B Trade Mission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060524-2026
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
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYATT DREAM HOLLYWOOD

Further Information

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