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title: "GB-UK: VisitBritain requires a travel company to provide coach transportation for its 20 educationals."
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# GB-UK: VisitBritain requires a travel company to provide coach transportation for its 20 educationals.

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a479676-44cf-4336-a2f8-d1c1d9c232b0

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## Summary

The British Tourist Authority is seeking a travel company to provide coach transportation for its 20 educationals through an open tender process. The procurement is classified under services, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers (CPV Code: 60172000). The deadline for submissions is 29 December 2017, with the contract period running from 25 February 2018 to 6 March 2018. The anticipated value of the contract ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, and the project is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as potential bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in coach hire and logistics services. SMEs with the capability to deliver quality transport solutions are encouraged to participate, as the British Tourist Authority is specifically looking to engage with smaller operators. By securing this contract, successful bidders could enhance their market presence while contributing to the educational initiatives promoted by VisitBritain, potentially leading to further opportunities within the tourism industry.

## Notice

VisitBritain requires a travel company to provide coach transportation for its 20 educationals. 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/a3e9e94e-26fd-42fd-849e-555f28c7070f |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2018 - 6 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2017 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e9e94e-26fd-42fd-849e-555f28c7070f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e9e94e-26fd-42fd-849e-555f28c7070f
  14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-UK:-VisitBritain-requires-a-travel-company-to-provide-coach-transportation-for-its-20-educationals./9AD4U5Y4N8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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