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title: "GB-London: VB755 Tourism Quality Schemes Concession"
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# GB-London: VB755 Tourism Quality Schemes Concession

Buyer: VISITBRITAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43c58d3b-5d95-414f-b7ba-974b1eacaa31

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## Summary

The procurement process involves VisitBritain, based in London, seeking to award a contract titled "GB-London: VB755 Tourism Quality Schemes Concession." This opportunity falls under the administrative services related to tourism affairs category with a contract value of £300,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the award date was 26 January 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2017 and run until 31 March 2020. The tender has already concluded, with the selected supplier being The AA.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to consider engaging in quality assurance assessments of tourism businesses in England. Companies specialising in tourism, quality management, or those with experience in public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The focus on quality assurance in tourism indicates a growing market that values high standards and effective evaluation, making it an appealing area for business growth.

## Notice

VisitEngland, the national tourist board, legally incorporated under the Development of Tourism Act 1969 as British Tourist Authority ("BTA" or "BTA, the Licensor"), is seeking to award a three-year licence subject to an annual fee payable, with an option to purchase, enabling the successful bidder ("the Licensee") to undertake quality assurance assessments of tourism businesses in England. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This notice is published with the intent to award the contract to the AA at the end of the 10 day standstill period which expires midnight 06 February 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f244d2-38a6-426d-b200-84e47439febb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VISITBRITAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE AA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2017 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f244d2-38a6-426d-b200-84e47439febb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f244d2-38a6-426d-b200-84e47439febb
  27th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=236965236
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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