--- title: "BTA2088 - VisitBritain, Business Events, Association Conference" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d91919b4-ffc5-4eb6-aa4e-8da713adecd9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d91919b4-ffc5-4eb6-aa4e-8da713adecd9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d91919b4-ffc5-4eb6-aa4e-8da713adecd9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d91919b4-ffc5-4eb6-aa4e-8da713adecd9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND" published: "2024-05-10" --- # BTA2088 - VisitBritain, Business Events, Association Conference Buyer: BRITISH TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d91919b4-ffc5-4eb6-aa4e-8da713adecd9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d91919b4-ffc5-4eb6-aa4e-8da713adecd9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d91919b4-ffc5-4eb6-aa4e-8da713adecd9.json) ## Summary The British Tourism Authority trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland is seeking a destination partnership to host the VisitBritain Business Events Association Conference scheduled for 11th - 13th February 2025. This cultural event organisation tender aims to provide networking opportunities for international association meeting planners and promote British destinations globally. The procurement is in the open stage with a tender period ending on 3rd June 2024 and a contract period from 1st August 2024 to 28th February 2025. This opportunity is suitable for Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and can benefit organisations interested in cultural event services. Interested suppliers can access procurement documentation via the Atamis eprocurement system. The event will be hosted in either England or Wales and is designed to support the growth of the business events sector while showcasing the nations. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, presenting a chance for businesses to engage with key stakeholders and contribute to the cultural events landscape. ## Notice We are looking for a destination to work closely with VisitBritain to host VisitBritain Business Events Association Conference, 11th - 13th February 2025. VisitBritain Business Events Association Conference will bring together in one place international association meeting planners, professional conference organisers and decision-makers from nations and city convention bureaus. The aim is to: * Provide a platform for Britain destination partners to meet and source new business events opportunities from attending event organisers * Facilitate workshops which will include educational seminars, learning journeys, 1-2-1 meeting and key networking opportunities. * Promote destinations on an international scale and educating association buyers on intellectual capitals, services and venues available across Britain * Provide valuable insights and resources to support both partners and associations, highlighting VisitBritain's commitment to growing the business events sector. The event will include content tailored to address current destinations and associations' needs (such as ambassador programmes, legacy and positive impacts, DEI, environmental sustainability, AI, as well as business events research & key trends) and will place an emphasis on interactive engagement to encourage networking opportunities and the exchange of best practices. The Association Conference is hosted by VisitBritain in partnership with VisitEngland, VisitWales and VisitScotland. The event in 2025 will be the second association focused event VisitBritain has organised, following the success of the 2024 edition which took place in Edinburgh, Scotland. VisitBritain would like to hold the future editions of the event in either England or Wales, in order to rotate the event and showcasing clients all the nations. there won't be any hybrid or virtual components. Interested suppliers can access the procurement documentation for this opportunity free of charge via the Atamis eprocurement system: https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome If you have recently registered on the Atamis eProcurement portal for another VisitBritain requirement, you can use the same account. If not, you will first need to register your organisation on the portal. To register, you will need to: 1. Go to the URL: https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome 2. Select 'Click here to register!' 3. Read and agree to the portal user agreement 4. Complete the registration form, providing information including: - The full legal name of your organisation, - Your company registration number, - Your DUNS number-a unique nine-digit number provided to organisations free of charge by Dun & Bradstreet. - Whether your organisation is a Small -Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) - User and contact details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f145ea-4349-4d60-9e70-041c0c3f2005 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | 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 TOURISM AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B2 4BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services ## Release History - 10 May 2024 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f145ea-4349-4d60-9e70-041c0c3f2005 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f145ea-4349-4d60-9e70-041c0c3f2005 10th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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