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International Travel Support - South Korea

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

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Award

03 Oct 2019 at 10:41

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2019 at 08:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

GWE Business West Ltd, located in Bristol, has recently completed a tender for "International Travel Support - South Korea", aimed at providing comprehensive travel and logistical support for up to 18 participants visiting South Korea as part of the Global Business Innovation Programme. The tender process was open and concluded on 2nd August 2019, with the related contract period running from 13th August 2019 to 31st October 2019. This procurement falls under the category of travel agency and tourist assistance services, with a total contract value of £26,667.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the travel management and logistics sector, particularly those that specialise in international travel arrangements. Companies capable of demonstrating expertise in travel services, particularly those familiar with the South Korean market and its cultural nuances, would be well-positioned to compete. The tender caters to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE), encouraging diverse participation in this competitive procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Travel Support - South Korea

Notice Description

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SUPPORT SERVICES - South Korea 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 the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) which will see up to 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 to visit South Korea. Support for no more than 18 attendees (15 Companies, 2 Support Staff, 1 Expert) The selected tenderer(s) will provide comprehensive travel and logistical support to all participants, both in the UK and in the selected countries. 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 each visit. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for logistical arrangements for each visit including travel to and from airports, transfers to hotels, in-country transportation, flights, hotels, booking of restaurants whilst in South Korea. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for arranging all visa requirements for each attendee and demonstrating these are in place. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for ensuring and demonstrating all attendees are adequately insured to visit their destination country. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document or visit the Business West Website - Tender Opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-171ebaf3-c30b-4c2e-9091-7f77d9f678bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc354430-9f31-4709-ab5b-ca00eab4d0df
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
SME, 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
£26,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2019 - 31 Oct 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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