---
title: "BTA2217 - Australia Mission 2026 Melbourne - Venue Booking"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be97"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be97.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# BTA2217 - Australia Mission 2026 Melbourne - Venue Booking

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be97

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## Summary

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has completed a direct procurement process for the event "BTA2217 - Australia Mission 2026 Melbourne - Venue Booking". This procurement was aimed at hiring a professional multipurpose venue in Melbourne to accommodate three separate events within the same space. The procurement fell under the services category and utilised a direct method under the light-touch regime, proceeding below the competition threshold. The procurement involved the use of a venue in Melbourne, Australia, with the contract being signed on 24 April 2026, lasting until 30 October 2026. The awarded supplier for this contract is W Melbourne, based in Melbourne, Australia. The total contract value is AUD 49,468 gross, and this procurement process is now marked as complete.

This tender presents notable opportunities for large-scale businesses situated in the events and cultural service sector, specifically those capable of providing comprehensive event organisation services. Companies specialising in venue management and logistics for high-profile international events would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. The procurement provides an avenue for expanding business reach and gaining recognition within the central government sector, especially for those aiming to target cultural events and hospitality services on an international scale. The contract with VisitBritain/VisitEngland emphasises collaboration with central government institutions, offering potential growth through visibility and networking opportunities in the global tourism and events market.

## Notice

The procurement covers the hire of a professional multipurpose venue in Melbourne to host the closing programme of the Australia Mission. The venue must accommodate three separate events delivered within the same overall space across the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060508-2026 |
| 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 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,971 |

## 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 | W MELBOURNE |

## 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 15:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060508-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060508-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/melwh-w-melbourne/overview/

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