---
title: "BTA2216 - Australia Mission 2026 Sydney - Venue Booking"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be93"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-26"
---

# BTA2216 - Australia Mission 2026 Sydney - Venue Booking

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be93

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## Summary

The British Tourist Authority, operating as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has awarded a contract titled "BTA2216 - Australia Mission 2026 Sydney - Venue Booking." This procurement process is categorized under services for cultural event organisation, specifically requiring the hire of a professional multi-purpose venue in Sydney. The procurement is part of the central government's public authority initiatives, and it adheres to a light-touch regime under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The direct procurement method used here was below threshold and carried out without competition. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with completion marked for the lot involved. The contract was actively signed on 24 April 2026, and will run until 16 September 2026, with an overall gross value of AUD 50,000.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the cultural event management and venue booking sectors. Large companies, particularly those capable of providing multi-purpose venues suitable for high-profile international events, stand to benefit. Given that the procurement process was direct and below threshold, future similar projects may offer a more inclusive tendering environment, allowing medium to large enterprises to showcase their offerings and compete. Businesses with a strong presence or strategic partnerships in Sydney may find similar tenders advantageous for expansion and international collaboration.

## Notice

The procurement covers the hire of a professional multi-purpose venue in Sydney to host the opening programme of the Australia Mission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060503-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 16 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,455 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE LANDS BY CAPELLA PONTIAC LAND (AUSTRALIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060503-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060503-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://thelandsbycapella.com/
- https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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