--- title: "BTA1993 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Commercial Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-318f6d85-5d58-4e47-99d9-92593921982d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-318f6d85-5d58-4e47-99d9-92593921982d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-318f6d85-5d58-4e47-99d9-92593921982d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-318f6d85-5d58-4e47-99d9-92593921982d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND" published: "2023-08-14" --- # BTA1993 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Commercial Partnership Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-318f6d85-5d58-4e47-99d9-92593921982d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-318f6d85-5d58-4e47-99d9-92593921982d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-318f6d85-5d58-4e47-99d9-92593921982d.json) ## Summary British Tourist Authority t/a VisitBritain/VisitEngland is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Commercial Partnerships & Related Services under the Light Touch Regime (LTR). The DPS will be structured into six lots, covering services such as carriers, intermediaries, accommodation, and brands. Suppliers can join the DPS by submitting an online Selection Questionnaire by 10 September 2025. The contract period for the DPS is set from 11 September 2023 until 10 September 2025. This tender by VisitBritain presents an opportunity for suppliers in the tourism sector to engage in mutually beneficial commercial partnerships. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited for this opportunity. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, suitable for businesses looking to offer their services in the tourism industry within the specified lots. ## Notice VisitBritain's (VB) Commercial Partnerships Team has the responsibility for creating commercial partnerships between VB and third party suppliers (or partners) for mutual benefit. In these commercial partnerships, the association of both brands generates a specific financial, or other advantage, which is applied for the benefit of both parties. In some cases, VB will match on a 50% : 50% basis the funding provided by the third party supplier (partner) to enhance the scope of the commercial arrangement, which results in added value benefits for all. The Commercial Partnerships Team has used a Dynamic Partner Register (DPR) to manage and award agreements to third party suppliers (partners). VB are now seeking to replace the DPR established in 2015 with a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Commercial Partnerships & Related Services. VB intends to set up the DPS for a period of 24 months, with any Call Off Agreement awarded under the DPS not exceeding beyond 24 months of the DPS closing date. This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and will subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015. The DPS will be structured according to the following six (6) Lots: * Lot 1 - Carriers (Airlines, Ferries, Trains, Roads) * Lot 2 - Intermediaries (Online Travel Agencies, Metasearch, Tour Operators & Wholesalers * Lot 3 - Accommodation * Lot 4 - Product (attractions, experiences, airports) * Lot 5 - Brands * Lot 6 - Inbound Operators and/or Destination Management Companies (DMCs) Lot 6 Services are considered to be 'Related Services' for Commercial Partnerships. Accordingly, these services are not subject to 50% : 50% match funding requirements. Suppliers are invited to complete an online Selection Questionnaire (SQ) Submission to join one, all or any of the Lot(s) they are interested in being appointed to. Suppliers are free to join the DPS at any time up to the DPS closing date of 23:59 on 10 September 2025. Further details on how to access this opportunity and access the procurement documentation unrestricted and free of charge can be found on the published FTS Contract Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023729-2023 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c92b2a95-6c5e-4c21-9328-f352a8b8555a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1W 0BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs ## Release History - 14 Aug 2023 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c92b2a95-6c5e-4c21-9328-f352a8b8555a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c92b2a95-6c5e-4c21-9328-f352a8b8555a 14th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023729-2023 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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