Published date: 8 October 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: 25 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Event services - 79952000

  • Cultural event organisation services - 79952100

  • Fair and exhibition organisation services - 79956000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£50,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

BIP435705132

Published date

8 October 2019

Closing date

25 October 2019

Contract start date

16 December 2019

Contract end date

30 June 2020

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

VisitEngland is looking for suggestions, logistical and or/financial support from a host destination in our search for a venue (or venues) to host the VEAE 2020 event. Unlike previous years, we will not be holding a traditional sit-down gala awards ceremony. In June 2020 we will be hosting a Learning Expo in which all of the eligible winners from 18 local and regional competitions will be invited to attend (approximately 400 businesses), followed by an awards presentation event for all of the shortlisted national winners (approximately 200-220 guests).

More information

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Additional text

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

Dalicja Markiewicz

Address

151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SZ
UK

Telephone

02075781359

Email

dalicja.markiewicz@visitbritain.org