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
BTA1707 Quality Scheme
Reference number
BTA1707 Quality Scheme
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
VisitEngland, the national tourist board, legally incorporated under the Development of Tourism Act 1969 as British Tourist Authority (“BTA” or “BTA, the Licensor”), is seeking to award a three-year licence subject to an annual fee payable starting no later than 1 October 2022. The licence will enable the successful bidder (“the Licensee”) to undertake quality assurance assessments of tourism businesses in England for and on behalf of the national tourist board. Besides the assessment of establishments within the star-rated tourist accommodation schemes, this licenced contract opportunity also includes responsibility for the management of the non-accommodation schemes, including visitor attractions.
VisitEngland are particularly keen to work with the provider on innovation around advice and guidance that aligns in part to the Common Standards.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aims of this PIN are to see whether there is interest and the ability within the market to deliver our requirements and for potential suppliers to provide details of how they could deliver them the service.
We also want potential suppliers to tell us what they need from us to do that.
This PIN/market testing should inform our procurement strategy. Therefore, we are interested to receive feedback from the market regarding the optimum route to market.
Access to the documentation to participate in this PIN process can be accessed free of charge using the following link:
https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
23 June 2022
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