--- title: "GB-London: BTA1088 Provision of Coach Services for ExploreGB 2019 Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b24a31d-4d4b-47ac-becb-a823cdc1b755" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b24a31d-4d4b-47ac-becb-a823cdc1b755" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b24a31d-4d4b-47ac-becb-a823cdc1b755.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b24a31d-4d4b-47ac-becb-a823cdc1b755.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY" published: "2019-01-21" --- # GB-London: BTA1088 Provision of Coach Services for ExploreGB 2019 Event Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b24a31d-4d4b-47ac-becb-a823cdc1b755 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b24a31d-4d4b-47ac-becb-a823cdc1b755) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b24a31d-4d4b-47ac-becb-a823cdc1b755.json) ## Summary The British Tourist Authority is seeking tenders for the provision of coach services for the ExploreGB 2019 event, which is scheduled to take place in Harrogate from 8 to 10 May 2019. This procurement falls under the services category related to the hire of buses and coaches with driver (CPV 60172000). The open procurement process requires submissions by the deadline of 4 February 2019. The total estimated contract value is £100,000, with a minimum contract value of £50,000, and the contract period will commence on 1 March 2019 and conclude on 31 May 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in coach transport services, especially those experienced in managing transportation for large events. With a focus on delivering a first-class experience to international buyers and media representatives, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and quality in service provision would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. This is an advantageous opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their client base within the tourism sector. ## Notice In May 2019, VisitBritain is hosting more than 250 top international buyers from over 40 countries, as well as around 20-30 international media specially selected by its teams around the world. These guests will take part in VisitBritain's largest annual international industry event, ExploreGB from 8 - 10 May 2019 in Harrogate, where they will meet and do business with around 200 British and Irish tourism suppliers and destinations. The event will be complimented by large-scale educational trips around Britain for the international delegates. Educationals are the best way of showcasing the Great British product to buyers from across the world. ExploreGB's trips will develop understanding of the nations and regions of Britain and offer a wider choice of itineraries for buyers. Strictly by invitation only, these delegates are all key decision-makers in booking Britain and naturally VisitBritain wants to provide them with a first class experience throughout their stay. VisitBritain requires a travel company to provide coach transportation for its 20 educationals around the ExploreGB event in Harrogate taking place on 8-10 May 2019. 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/2bde05cf-14af-46c4-88f4-1cdf546010d6 | | 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 | 21 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | SW1W 9SZ | | 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 | Pimlico North | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 21 Jan 2019 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bde05cf-14af-46c4-88f4-1cdf546010d6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bde05cf-14af-46c4-88f4-1cdf546010d6 21st January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-BTA1088-Provision-of-Coach-Services-for-ExploreGB-2019-Event/XU7B33C4B5 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b24a31d-4d4b-47ac-becb-a823cdc1b755. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b24a31d-4d4b-47ac-becb-a823cdc1b755.json.