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title: "BTA1902 - STA International Passenger Study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61154091-cae4-41c2-ba9b-43b602e602f3"
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# BTA1902 - STA International Passenger Study

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61154091-cae4-41c2-ba9b-43b602e602f3

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## Summary

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has awarded a contract for the BTA1902 - STA International Passenger Study. The contract, valued at £73,782 GBP, is in the category of social research services. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a Single Tender Action process. The tender period ended on 1st December 2023, with the contract running from 1st January 2024 to 1st June 2025. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to the Office for National Statistics, with the contract details published on 23rd February 2024.

This tender process offers opportunities for businesses involved in social research services to engage in projects related to international passenger survey studies. Companies with expertise in survey administration tools, data processing, and statistical analysis may find this tender suitable for their capabilities. As a single tender action process was used, businesses with specialised technical capabilities in this field may have an advantage in competing for similar future contracts. The awarded contract aims to enhance the UK's ability to collect and analyse data on international passenger travel, supporting VisitBritain in its strategic decision-making processes.

## Notice

The IPS (International Passenger Survey) is a UK National Statistic. It is an annual survey managed by the ONS (Office for National Statistics). The contract will allow for the set up of the BTA specific questions into the survey administration tool, administering the questions to respondents, process the data and deliver results to VisitBritain. Contract awarded via Single Tender Action under Public Contracts Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) due to the absence of competition for technical reasons as approved by VisitBritain and DCMS (Sponsor Organisation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cf393e-6bd7-4383-884c-1a0334ae6fa0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,782 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,782 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2024 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cf393e-6bd7-4383-884c-1a0334ae6fa0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cf393e-6bd7-4383-884c-1a0334ae6fa0
  23rd February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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