Visit Finland UK travel market representative/Visit Finland UK market travel trade representation

… travel industry platforms. The supplier acts as the primary contact person on behalf of Visit Finland in the UK tourism market. The Supplier is expected to maintain regular, proactive and continuous interactions with key distribution channels, tour operators, travel agencies, online travel agencies, airline partners and other relevant tourism stakeholders in the UK market. The supplier must actively identify market opportunities, maintain strong industry relationships and promote effective communication between Visit Finland and the UK's travel industry partners. Currently, there is no representative in the UK, but the market has been run from Finland. The aim is to find an external service provider for the UK market as of 1 January 2027. In the event of any discrepancy, ambiguity or difference of interpretation between the Finnish and English versions of the tender specifications, the English version shall prevail. A more detailed description of the subject of the contract can be found in Annex 1 to the invitation to tender. The materials are mainly in English only. All tender documents must be in English. The term of the contract is 2 years (2027-2028) + option for 2029. The option will only be exercised as needed. It is possible to activate the option in full or one month at a time. The possible activation of the option will be notified in writing no later than two (2) months before the end of the contract period. The estimated value of the procurement is approximately EUR 180,000 (VAT 0%), including the option period for 2029 as well as the service fee, additional tasks, optional services (options) and a maximum of EUR 10,000 per year for small operating expenses. The procurement exceeds the national threshold laid down in the Act on Public Procurement and Concessions (1397/2016), but remains below the EU threshold. The tenderer is requested to note that the time limit for the submission of tenders has been announced in Finland. *************************** Business Finland Oy (hereinafter referred to as "Business Finland/BF/Contracting Entity") invites your tender for the Visit Finland UK market representative in accordance with this call for tenders and its annexes for the years 2027-2028 (option for year 2029). The subject of the procurement is to support Visit Finland ́s B2B presence in the UK market. Visit Finland seeks for support for building and maintaining the relationships with the travel trade network relevant to Finnish travel trade and especially focusing on building Finland’s awareness as a summer destination among the UK travel trade audience. The selected partner will work as the market representative for Visit Finland in the UK and therefore has the responsibility for maintaining the overall presence of Finland in relevant travel trade platforms. The Supplier shall act as the primary point of contact for the UK travel trade market on behalf of Visit Finland. The Supplier is expected to maintain frequent, proactive, and continuous engagement with key distribution channels, tour operators, travel agents, OTAs, airline partners, and other relevant travel trade stakeh