--- title: "BTA1707 - National Quality Assessment Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7df934f-de00-4a29-894f-6afb9a5b0642" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7df934f-de00-4a29-894f-6afb9a5b0642" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7df934f-de00-4a29-894f-6afb9a5b0642.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7df934f-de00-4a29-894f-6afb9a5b0642.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND" published: "2022-08-09" --- # BTA1707 - National Quality Assessment Scheme Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7df934f-de00-4a29-894f-6afb9a5b0642 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7df934f-de00-4a29-894f-6afb9a5b0642) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7df934f-de00-4a29-894f-6afb9a5b0642.json) ## Summary The British Tourist Authority trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland has initiated a tender process for the contract titled "BTA1707 - National Quality Assessment Scheme" in the administrative services related to tourism affairs category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of 8 September 2022 at 12:00pm GMT. The contract is set to start on 5 October 2022 and run until 30 September 2025, with possible extensions. The estimated contract value is £7,500,000, and the opportunity is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The procurement method is stated as 'Other'. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in quality assurance assessments of tourism establishments in England, including visitor attractions. Companies interested in delivering frontline business support services are encouraged to participate. The contract includes managing non-accommodation schemes alongside star-rated establishments. The buying organisation, VisitBritain/VisitEngland, based in London, is seeking bidders to provide these services. Interested suppliers must complete the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) through the Atamis e-Procurement system before the deadline to be considered for this 3-year contract with possible extensions. The contract's location encompasses various regions, including the United Kingdom, European territories, and British Oversea Territories. ## Notice VisitBritain/VisitEngland seeks a Tenderers from suitably qualified and experienced bidders to undertake a quality assurance assessments of tourism businesses that deliver frontline business support on a one-to-one basis in England for and on behalf of the national tourist board. In addition to the assessment of establishments within the star-rated and accredited tourist accommodation schemes, this licenced contract opportunity also includes responsibility for the management of the non-accommodation schemes, including visitor attractions. The incumbent supplier has indicated that it considers that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 will apply should the contract be awarded to a different supplier. This means that there will be a transfer of staff - believed to be no more than 2 - 4 unless agreed otherwise. Confidential TUPE Information will be made available to individual bidders upon receiving a message request via the Atamis e-Procurement system. Interested suppliers must complete the online Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) which can be accessed via Atamis e-Procurement system. https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome. Tenderers must complete the SSQ and return their completed Tender response documentation no later than 12:00pm on 8 September 2022. The successful Tenderer will be awarded a contract for 3 years, with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. The estimated value of this concession contract is based on the estimated total turnover of the 'concessionaire' generated over the duration of the contract (including option years), net of VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17961d8-bdd6-444e-a57b-0c1e379af06f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,500,000 | | 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 T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1W 0BD | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs ## Release History - 9 Aug 2022 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17961d8-bdd6-444e-a57b-0c1e379af06f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17961d8-bdd6-444e-a57b-0c1e379af06f 9th August 2022 - 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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