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title: "GB-UK: BTA885 - ExploreGB 2018 - Networking Dinner - Concept and Branding"
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# GB-UK: BTA885 - ExploreGB 2018 - Networking Dinner - Concept and Branding

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-736a4c87-92bd-4c89-93a4-68780895e1b1

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## Summary

The British Tourist Authority is currently seeking proposals for the ExploreGB 2018 Networking Dinner, focusing on concept and branding services. This procurement falls under the advertising services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 5 January 2018, while the contract performance period is from 26 February to 2 March 2018, taking place at the Sage Gateshead in the UK. The estimated value of the contract is between £25,000 and £50,000, and it is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in branding and event management services to engage with national tourism initiatives. SMEs that have experience in crafting branding strategies and managing events will be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this project, successful bidders could enhance their portfolio and strengthen their relationships within the tourism and hospitality sectors, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar future contracts.

## Notice

VisitBritain wishes to appoint a company to devise and deliver a concept and branding for the ExploreGB 2018 networking dinner at Sage Gateshead on Thursday 1 March 2018. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d4928cd-72d8-409e-bdf9-3493dde6e3f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2018 - 2 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2017 at 23:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d4928cd-72d8-409e-bdf9-3493dde6e3f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d4928cd-72d8-409e-bdf9-3493dde6e3f5
  17th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-UK:-BTA885---ExploreGB-2018---Networking-Dinner---Concept-and-Branding/B8Z93VXCUX
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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