Published date: 21 January 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 4 February 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 60172000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£50,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

BIP371391250

Published date

21 January 2019

Closing date

4 February 2019

Contract start date

1 March 2019

Contract end date

31 May 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

In May 2019, VisitBritain is hosting more than 250 top international buyers from over 40 countries, as well as around 20-30 international media specially selected by its teams around the world. These guests will take part in VisitBritain's largest annual international industry event, ExploreGB from 8 - 10 May 2019 in Harrogate, where they will meet and do business with around 200 British and Irish tourism suppliers and destinations. The event will be complimented by large-scale educational trips around Britain for the international delegates.

Educationals are the best way of showcasing the Great British product to buyers from across the world. ExploreGB's trips will develop understanding of the nations and regions of Britain and offer a wider choice of itineraries for buyers. Strictly by invitation only, these delegates are all key decision-makers in booking Britain and naturally VisitBritain wants to provide them with a first class experience throughout their stay.

VisitBritain requires a travel company to provide coach transportation for its 20 educationals around the ExploreGB event in Harrogate taking place on 8-10 May 2019.

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The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

About the buyer

Contact name

Karen Gallagher

Address

151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SZ
UK

Telephone

+442075781286

Email

karen.gallagher@visitbritain.org