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title: "BTA1191 - Brief for Tender for VisitBritain US Trade Distribution Partnerships"
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# BTA1191 - Brief for Tender for VisitBritain US Trade Distribution Partnerships

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3e68f85-bd5a-47cf-9fd2-894e2989a1bd

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## Summary

The British Tourist Authority is seeking tender submissions for the project titled "BTA1191 - Brief for Tender for VisitBritain US Trade Distribution Partnerships." This initiative focuses on administrative services related to tourism affairs, specifically aimed at promoting regional and seasonal travel to Britain from the USA, with an emphasis on driving business to England, followed by Scotland and Wales. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 17th September 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 11th October 2019 and will continue until 10th October 2022, centred in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in tourism, travel trade distribution, and related services, particularly those capable of promoting off-season travel. Companies that specialise in marketing, customer engagement, and logistical coordination within the travel industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, this initiative may favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach in the US market, potentially leading to significant business growth by tapping into new audiences.

## Notice

VisitBritain wants to work with two travel-trade distribution partners, in the USA, in order to promote regional and seasonal travel to Britain with a key focus on England followed by Scotland and Wales. The aim of this partnership is to drive incremental business from the USA's top performing States into regional Britain stimulating off-season travel and to address the Brand, Market and Audience challenges.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5ae7b3-f607-44b3-91fe-2d91fde924e2 |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2019 - 10 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2019 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5ae7b3-f607-44b3-91fe-2d91fde924e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5ae7b3-f607-44b3-91fe-2d91fde924e2
  1st September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Administrative-services-related-to-tourism-affairs./ABT6CFVBMC
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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