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BTA21222 - Dubai Office Lease

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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29 Jun 2026 at 14:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has completed a procurement process for a lease renewal of their Dubai office, under the tender titled "BTA21222 - Dubai Office Lease." This contract falls under the industry category of non-residential property renting or leasing services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition. The contract began on 2nd June 2026 and will run until 1st June 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension up to 2nd June 2028. Located in the United Arab Emirates, this procurement supports VisitBritain/VisitEngland's strategic objective to maintain current premises that are operational, which avoids significant business disruptions or additional costs associated with moving.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in property leasing services, particularly those capable of offering strategic international office locations, to nurture strong relationships with central government bodies such as VisitBritain/VisitEngland. Although this particular contract was awarded directly to Marin Business Center LLP, businesses aligning with these service categories might find future opportunities in providing additional or supplementary services. The procurement strategy also points to the potential value for businesses capable of offering unique solutions that minimise operational disruption and add strategic value in international settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA21222 - Dubai Office Lease

Notice Description

The award of this office tenancy contract through a Single Tender route is considered appropriate and justified due to the nature of the requirement, being a renewal of an existing office tenancy rather than the procurement of a new or replaceable service. The current premises are already fully operational, strategically located, and fit for purpose, supporting the day-to-day activities of the business without disruption. Relocating to an alternative premises would involve significant operational, financial, and timing impacts, including lease exit costs, fit-out expenses, downtime, and potential business disruption. As a result, the incumbent landlord is the only viable supplier capable of meeting the requirement within the required timeframe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060848-2026
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

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 6-12 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

MARIN BUSINESS CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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