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BTA1993 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Commercial Partnerships & Related Services

Administrative services related to tourism affairs
UK
Published value
£16,800,000
Submission deadline 29 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
Lots published6
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Tenderline Synopsis: VisitBritain/VisitEngland: "BTA1993 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Commercial Partnerships & Related Services". Published status: active. Published value: £16,800,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 29 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityVisitBritain/VisitEnglandScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
Closed
29 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£16,800,000
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: VisitBritain/VisitEngland
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Published history for VisitBritain/VisitEngland. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
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Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
1.6Bids / Report
46.2% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
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Coverage: 16 active published awards; 13 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityVisitBritain/VisitEngland
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statusactive
Framework / DPSDynamic market
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published14 Aug 2023, 14:23 BST
Last source update14 Aug 2023, 14:23 BST
Recurring procurementNo
ClassificationAdministrative services related to tourism affairs
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03bcde
What is being bought
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.<br/><br/>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).<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and is subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015.<br/><br/>The DPS will be structured according to the following six (6) Lots:<br/><br/>• Lot 1 – Carriers (Airlines, Ferries, Trains, Roads)<br/>• Lot 2 – Intermediaries (Online Travel Agencies, Metasearch, Tour Operators & Wholesalers<br/>• Lot 3 – Accommodation<br/>• Lot 4 – Product (attractions, experiences, airports)<br/>• Lot 5 – Brands<br/>• Lot 6 – Inbound Operators and/or Destination Management Companies (DMCs)<br/><br/>Lot 6 Services are considered to be ‘Related Services’ for Commercial Partnerships. Accordingly, these services are not subject to 50% : 50% match funding requirements. <br/><br/>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.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Published value updated to £16,800,000
    14 Aug 2023, 14:23 BST
  2. Status changed to active
    14 Aug 2023, 14:23 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    14 Aug 2023, 14:23 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to 29 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
    14 Aug 2023, 14:23 BST
  5. Buyer information updated
    14 Aug 2023, 14:23 BST
  6. Published value updated to £16,000,000
    5 Apr 2023, 14:55 BST
  7. Status changed to planned
    5 Apr 2023, 14:55 BST
  8. Official notice release published
    5 Apr 2023, 14:55 BST
  9. Buyer information updated
    5 Apr 2023, 14:55 BST
Lots and requirements (6)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Carriers (Airlines, Ferries, Trains, Roads)
    active
    Published value£6,000,000
    Providing transport options to facilitate travel to and throughout Britain: <br/><br/>VisitBritain’s focus across the next two years is to make Britain the destination of choice for Experience seekers in the biggest opportunity markets. We want to work with carrier/s to increase that consideration to visit Britain in the next 12-24 months and shift consumer perceptions towards seeing Britain as a welcoming, dynamic, diverse, sustainable and inclusive destination, prioritising regional and seasonal dispersal. We want to continue building back visitor spend as quickly as possible, and support the recovery of the UK tourism industry. <br/><br/>Over the next 24 months we will have various opportunities to partner with a carrier/s, targeting air/sea/rail routes from key international cities, to key British gateways, delivering high impact, innovative and best in class campaigns to our Experience Seeker audience. <br/><br/>Subject to applicable Government spend control approval, the estimated value of this Lot is up to £6M over the next 24 months.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Intermediaries (Online Travel Agencies, Metasearch, Tour Operators & Wholesalers
    active
    Published value£6,000,000
    These suppliers allow the end user to be able to search / book tickets, packaged holidays & tours for Britain. This can be direct to consumer (B2C) or via business channels (B2B):<br/><br/>VisitBritain’s focus across the next two years is to make Britain the destination of choice for Experience seekers in the biggest opportunity markets. We want to work with intermediaries to increase that consideration to visit Britain in the next 12-24 months and shift consumer perceptions towards seeing Britain as a welcoming, dynamic, diverse, sustainable and inclusive destination, prioritising regional and seasonal dispersal. We want to continue building back visitor spend as quickly as possible, and support the recovery of the UK tourism industry. <br/><br/>Over the next 24 months we will have various opportunities to partner with various intermediaries in key international markets to deliver high impact, innovative and best in class campaigns to our Experience Seeker audience. <br/><br/>Subject to applicable Government spend control approval, VB estimate the value of this Lot to be up to £6M over the next 24 months.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Product (attractions, experiences, airports)
    active
    Published value£2,000,000
    Facilities or services; natural, cultural or manmade attractions, facilities, activities or services that support British holidays:<br/><br/>VisitBritain’s focus across the next two years is to make Britain the destination of choice for Experience seekers in the biggest opportunity markets. We want to work with attractions, experiences and airports to increase that consideration to visit Britain in the next 12-24 months and shift consumer perceptions towards seeing Britain as a welcoming, dynamic, diverse, sustainable and inclusive destination, prioritising regional and seasonal dispersal. We want to continue building back visitor spend as quickly as possible, and support the recovery of the UK tourism industry. <br/><br/>Over the next 24 months we will have various opportunities to partner with attractions, experiences and airports in key international markets to deliver high impact, innovative and best in class campaigns to our Experience Seeker audience. <br/><br/>Subject to applicable Government spend control approval, VB estimate the value of this Lot to be up to £2M over the next 24 months.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Accommodation
    active
    Published value£1,000,000
    Offering overnight accommodation for holidays in Britain, e.g. hotels, holiday homes, B&B’s, campsites & hostels:<br/><br/>VisitBritain’s focus across the next two years is to make Britain the destination of choice for Experience seekers in the biggest opportunity markets. We want to work with accommodation providers to increase that consideration to visit Britain in the next 12-24 months and shift consumer perceptions towards seeing Britain as a welcoming, dynamic, diverse, sustainable and inclusive destination, prioritising regional and seasonal dispersal. We want to continue building back visitor spend as quickly as possible, and support the recovery of the UK tourism industry. <br/><br/>Over the next 24 months we will have various opportunities to partner with accommodation providers in key international markets to deliver high impact, innovative and best in class campaigns to our Experience Seeker audience. <br/><br/>Subject to applicable Government spend control approval, VB estimate the value of this Lot to be up to £1M over the next 24 months.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #5
    Brands
    active
    Published value£1,000,000
    Any brand (outside of tourism) where it might be mutually beneficial to partner For example, the brand has a strong link to Britain, and audiences strongly align:<br/><br/>VisitBritain’s focus across the next two years is to make Britain the destination of choice for Experience seekers in the biggest opportunity markets. We want to work with relevant non-tourism brands to increase that consideration to visit Britain in the next 12-24 months and shift consumer perceptions towards seeing Britain as a welcoming, dynamic, diverse, sustainable and inclusive destination, prioritising regional and seasonal dispersal. We want to continue building back visitor spend as quickly as possible, and support the recovery of the UK tourism industry. <br/><br/>Over the next 24 months we will have various opportunities to partner with various non-tourism brands in key international markets to deliver high impact, innovative and best in class campaigns to our Experience Seeker audience. <br/><br/>Subject to applicable Government spend control approval, VB estimate the value of this Lot to be up to £1M over the next 24 months.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #6
    Inbound Operators and/or Destination Management Companies (DMCs)
    active
    Published value£800,000
    To assist with the planning and operational execution of familiarisation trips for key overseas travel trade personnel that holds positions of influence within organisations that see the UK, in the key inbound markets:<br/><br/>VisitBritain’s mission is to make tourism one of the most successful and productive sectors for the UK economy. One of the main facilitators for this is to actively encourage overseas visitors to holiday in Great Britain. Our role is to drive ongoing tourism recovery and growth, by continuing to build back visitor spend as quickly as possible and supporting the industry.<br/><br/>Over the next 24 months VisitBritain will host educational visits to Great Britain for senior personnel and key decision makers from the most prominent and/or upcoming outbound operators, based in VisitBritain markets. These visits will serve to ensure: Great Britain continues to be featured in operator programs, new regions are discovered and experienced leading to new and further product development, opportunities for regional suppliers to meet and build 121 relationships with overseas providers.<br/><br/>Subject to applicable Government spend control approval, VB estimate the value of this Lot to be up to £800,000 over the next 24 months. Additional information: Additional CPV Code: 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    14 Aug 2023, 14:23 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    29 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published
ContractsNo contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
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