Scope
Reference
C1307
Description
The GCC is a crucial market for VisitBritain and our trade license to operate in the UAE requires us to have office space, however the lease on the current office space is expiring and we need to relocate. Due to statutory requirements of Labour Law in the UAE, it is imperative to provide a fully equipped working space for the team to facilitate the issuance of work visas, as all personnel are expatriates. This provision is crucial to ensure compliance with legal mandates and to support the operational efficacy of the team. We have been unable to discover any current Government framework agreements that would facilitate the rental of office space outside of the UK so the Dubai team has thoroughly researched and analysed options to ensure optimal value and to find the best solution, encompassing key requirements. We will review options ahead of the end of this current 12 month rental period.
Contract 1. BTA2160 Dubai Office Lease
Supplier
Contract value
- £51,688.52 excluding VAT
- £54,272.95 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
16 May 2025
Contract dates
- 10 June 2025 to 9 June 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services
Contract locations
- AE - United Arab Emirates
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Marin Business Center LLP
Marina Plaza, Dubai Marina
Dubai
334155
United Arab Emirates
Email: sales@myoffice.ae
Website: https://www.myoffice.ae/
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. BTA2160 Dubai Office Lease
Contracting authority
British Tourist Authority t/a VisitBritain/VisitEngland
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTZ-2463-JRXX
Victoria Square House, Victoria Square
Birmingham
B2 4AJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Department
Email: procurement@visitbritain.org
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government