Published date: 14 August 2023
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.
Contract summary
Industry
Administrative services related to tourism affairs - 75125000
Location of contract
SW1W 0BD
Value of contract
£0 to £16,800,000
Procurement reference
CF-0014200D4L000000DloEUAS
Published date
14 August 2023
Closing date
29 August 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
11 September 2023
Contract end date
10 September 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
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 on a 50% : 50% basis 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 a 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 & Related Services. VB intends to set up the DPS for a period of 24 months, with any Call Off Agreement awarded under the DPS not exceeding beyond 24 months of the DPS closing date.
This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and will subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015.
The DPS will be structured according to the following six (6) Lots:
• Lot 1 - Carriers (Airlines, Ferries, Trains, Roads)
• Lot 2 - Intermediaries (Online Travel Agencies, Metasearch, Tour Operators & Wholesalers
• Lot 3 - Accommodation
• Lot 4 - Product (attractions, experiences, airports)
• Lot 5 - Brands
• Lot 6 - Inbound Operators and/or Destination Management Companies (DMCs)
Lot 6 Services are considered to be 'Related Services' for Commercial Partnerships. Accordingly, these services are not subject to 50% : 50% match funding requirements.
Suppliers are invited to complete an online Selection Questionnaire (SQ) Submission to join one, all or any of the Lot(s) they are interested in being appointed to. Suppliers are free to join the DPS at any time up to the DPS closing date of 23:59 on 10 September 2025.
Further details on how to access this opportunity and access the procurement documentation unrestricted and free of charge can be found on the published FTS Contract Notice:
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023729-2023
About the buyer
Contact name
Procurement Team
Address
3 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0BD
GB
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