--- title: "GB-London: BTA1082B Provision of Travel Management Services to VisitBritain in China" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9c4d097-5ad4-44b4-a5e5-2b03bea6af25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9c4d097-5ad4-44b4-a5e5-2b03bea6af25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9c4d097-5ad4-44b4-a5e5-2b03bea6af25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9c4d097-5ad4-44b4-a5e5-2b03bea6af25.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY" published: "2019-01-30" --- # GB-London: BTA1082B Provision of Travel Management Services to VisitBritain in China Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9c4d097-5ad4-44b4-a5e5-2b03bea6af25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9c4d097-5ad4-44b4-a5e5-2b03bea6af25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9c4d097-5ad4-44b4-a5e5-2b03bea6af25.json) ## Summary The British Tourist Authority is seeking travel management services for the "BTA1082B Provision of Travel Management Services to VisitBritain in China" project. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically travel management services, and is directed towards facilitating efficient booking processes for upcoming events such as ExploreGB 2019, scheduled from 8th to 15th May 2019 in various locations including Harrogate and Edinburgh. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by the deadline of 15th February 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st April 2019 and lasting for one year, concluding on 31st March 2020. The procurement process follows an open procedure method, with a contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in travel management and logistics. Companies equipped to handle travel arrangements for large events are particularly suited to compete, as they will need to demonstrate their capability in efficiently managing bookings for flights and other travel necessities for delegates from China. Engaging with this contract not only opens doors for immediate business growth but also establishes long-term relationships with the British Tourist Authority for future events and services. ## Notice VisitBritain hosts many different events every year, which are attended by delegates from China. These include: *ExploreGB 2019: 8th -15th May 2019 Visit Britain will require travel management services to assist in the booking of return flights from China to the UK for travel trade and media who will attend the event. ExploreGB 2019 event detail: -8th -10th May Event: Harrogate -11th -15th May familiarisation trips: around Edinburgh, London, etc. All flights must be booked before 12th April 2019. Further events will be hosted by Visit Britain over the coming year. The details of these events will be confirmed at a later date. VisitBritain is seeking to engage a supplier over a one year period to provide travel management services for these events. The aim of this procurement is to create a more efficient booking process. 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/fe5f6d88-9334-442a-9369-dba6a990fa22 | | 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 | 30 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63516000 - Travel management services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2019 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5f6d88-9334-442a-9369-dba6a990fa22 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5f6d88-9334-442a-9369-dba6a990fa22 30th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-BTA1082B-Provision-of-Travel-Management-Services-to-VisitBritain-in-China/4MF2G4UCWP Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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