Award

International Travel Support Service

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

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Award

11 Oct 2018 at 08:59

Award Notice
Tender

03 Sep 2018 at 08:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "International Travel Support Service" was initiated by GWE Business West Ltd, which is headquartered in Bristol, England. This operation falls under the travel agency and tourism services category (CPV code: 63500000). The tender was published on 3rd September 2018 and reached its submission deadline on 20th September 2018. The contract, awarded on 26th September 2018, has a total value of £22,300 and spans from 27th September 2018 to 31st January 2019. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, specifically designed for contracts below threshold limits, within the realm of services aimed at supporting high growth businesses with international travel opportunities to South Korea.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel services, particularly those with experience in organising international trips and providing logistical support. Companies that possess local knowledge and connections in South Korea would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the successful tenderer will need to offer comprehensive support for participants from the UK and ensure seamless travel arrangements in South Korea. The tender is ideal for both large and voluntary community sector enterprises, as it allows them to play a crucial role in facilitating international collaboration for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), universities, and research centres.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Travel Support Service

Notice Description

Business West is a delivery partner for IUK, based in the South West, delivering innovation support solutions to businesses in the UK. Through its contract with IUK a range of innovation related international support activities are delivered to help boost international collaborations in research and innovation. Business West has secured funding under IUK's Global Business Innovation Programme to run a research and innovation based programme. The programmes support SMEs, Universities, Research Centres and Tech Journalists from across the UK. Business West seeks to partner with an organisation that can support pre-selected organisations to visit South Korea. The Global Business Innovation Programme will see 15 high growth businesses explore and exploit the opportunities in South Korea. Business West invite proposals for the delivery of International Travel Services to selected attendees. The maximum budget is PS32,000 (inclusive of VAT). The selected Tenderer will provide comprehensive travel and logistical support to all participants, both in the UK and in South Korea. We are seeking in-country support from a professional organisation with the skills, experience, local business and cultural knowledge and connections, to act as an in-country representative for the visit. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0670a4ba-b457-4f13-a8d6-897d0eed4d43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496b3bc7-8c4a-49d8-b3fd-e8f09b532f81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 3RA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Pill
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEON VALLEY BUSINESS TRAVEL

Further Information

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