---
title: "BTA2193 C1368 IPS Sponsored Questions Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d74"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-23"
---

# BTA2193 C1368 IPS Sponsored Questions Contract

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d74

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## Summary

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has completed the procurement process for the "BTA2193 C1368 IPS Sponsored Questions Contract." This tender, categorised under research services, particularly focuses on collecting tourism-related questions during the International Passenger Survey 2026. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, which falls outside the usual scope of the directive. The procurement process culminated with the award of the contract to the Office for National Statistics on 1st January 2026, valued at GBP 81,931.77. Despite the lot being listed as cancelled, the contract remains active, indicating the completion stage of the process. The services will be delivered both in the UK and internationally, with the buying organization based in Birmingham, UK.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and market analysis, especially those with expertise in tourism-related studies. Companies that can offer innovative and efficient data collection methods stand to benefit from this type of contract. Moreover, involvement in such projects allows businesses to build a partnership with significant public bodies like VisitBritain and the Office for National Statistics, potentially leading to further growth and visibility within the sector. Ideal candidates for future similar tenders would include large-scale research firms and those positioned to provide specialised insight into the tourism industry's market trends and data analytics.

## Notice

Collection of VB specific tourism questions during International Passenger Survey 2026 survey year.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award (previously called Single Tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006242-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,931 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4AJ |
| 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 | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006242-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.visitbritain.com/en

## Provenance

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