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title: "GB-London: BTA 1043- Discover England Fund (DEF) Research"
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# GB-London: BTA 1043- Discover England Fund (DEF) Research

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8701450-d98d-4278-8ed5-72d8ec354837

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## Summary

The British Tourist Authority is currently conducting a procurement process titled "GB-London: BTA 1043- Discover England Fund (DEF) Research" focused on market research services. This open tender, published on 26th September 2018, is aimed at acquiring research in two distinct lots: the first being exploratory qualitative research, and the second being a quantitative sizing study. The tender period concludes on 10th October 2018, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 12th November 2018, running until 31st March 2019. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000 and requires delivery at a designated location in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research services to expand their business. Given the focus on qualitative and quantitative research, firms with expertise in data analysis, survey design, and market assessments would be particularly well-suited to submit competitive bids. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their reputation and establish long-term relationships with a prominent government authority, paving the way for future contracts in the tourism sector.

## Notice

VE is looking to procure a research project in two lots. VE envisage this research running in two lots, with an exploratory first stage in a few markets, followed by a larger quantitative sizing piece in more markets. Lot 1 Exploratory Qualitative research and Lot 2. Quantitative sizing Study 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/848de15a-3275-4289-b06b-7006d9e96180 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2018 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848de15a-3275-4289-b06b-7006d9e96180

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848de15a-3275-4289-b06b-7006d9e96180
  26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-BTA-1043---Discover-England-Fund-%28DEF%29-Research/MWXR744XPK
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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