Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
VisitBritain/VisitEngland
3 Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria
London
SW1W 0BD
Contact
Procurement Team
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI3 - Inner London – West
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Tourism
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Dynamic Purchasing System - Commercial Partnerships
Reference number
BTA1650
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
VisitBritain's (VB) Commercial Partnerships Team has the responsibility for creating commercial partnerships between VB and third party suppliers (or partners) for mutual benefit. In these commercial partnerships, the association of both brands generates a specific financial, or other advantage, which is applied for the benefit of both parties.
In some cases, VB will match the funding provided by the third party supplier (partner) to enhance the scope of the commercial arrangement, which results in added value benefits for all. The Commercial Partnerships Team has used Dynamic Partner Register (DPR) to manage and award agreements to third party suppliers (partners).
VB are now seeking to replace the DPR established in 2015 with a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Commercial Partnerships, and is interested in receiving expressions of interest from the market through this PIN process.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Intermediaries - (OTA's, DMCs, Metasearch, Tour Op’ & Wholesalers
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Intermediaries including Online Travel Agencies (OTA's), Destination Management Companies (DMCs), Metasearch, Tour Operators and Wholesalers. Theses providers allow the end user to be able to search / book tickets, packaged holidays & tours for Britain. This can be direct to consumer (B2C) or via business channels (B2B).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Product (attractions, experiences, airports)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Facilities or services; natural, cultural or manmade attractions, facilities, activity’s or services that support British holidays.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Accommodation
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Offers overnight accommodation for holidays in Britain, e.g. hotels, holiday homes, B&B’s, campsites & hostels.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Brands
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Any brand (outside of tourism) where it might be mutually beneficial to partner. For example, the brand has a strong link to Britain, and audiences strongly align.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Carriers (Airlines, Ferries, Trains, Roads)
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing transport options to facilitate travel to and throughout Britain.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 May 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
VB is proposing to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months. This DPS will be procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and will subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015.
It is proposed that supplier registration for the DPS through the publication of Contract Notice will commence in May 2023 / June 2023, with the DPS operating for a two (2) year term.
The purpose of this PIN is to provide information to potential partners regarding the proposed Lot structure for the Commercial Partnerships DPS. Accordingly, VB proposes the following five (5) Lots:
• Lot 1 – Carriers (Airlines, Ferries, Trains, Roads)
• Lot 2 – Intermediaries (OTAs, DMCs, Metsearch,
Tour Op’ , wholesalers
• Lot 3 – Accommodation
• Lot 4 – Product (attractions, experiences, airports)
• Lot 5 – Brands
VB proposes that across 5 Lots, a maximum of up to £4m is available annually from VB to be matched in this way by suppliers on the DPS i.e. the annual total contribution from all suppliers across all Lots will be up to £4m.
Interested suppliers should note that the amount of VB's contribution is dependent on annual internal and any applicable governmental spend control approvals.
If you have recently registered on the Atamis eProcurement portal for another VisitBritain requirement, you can use the same account. If not, you will first need to register your organisation on the portal.
To register, you will need to:
1. Go to the URL: https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
2. Select ‘Click here to register!'
3. Read and agree to the portal user agreement
4. Complete the registration form, providing information including:
— The full legal name of your organisation,
— Your company registration number,
— Your DUNS number-a unique nine-digit number provided to organisations free of charge by Dun & Bradstreet.
— Whether your organisation is a Small –Medium Sized Enterprise (SME)
— User and contact details.
Once you have registered on the Atamis eProcurement system, you will be able to express your interest in this process.
To participate in this PIN process, suppliers should complete and return the PIN Market Testing Questionnaire no later than: 12noon on Tuesday 25 April 2023.