Tender

Realities of War (RoW) Battefield Tours

FERGUS BAILEY

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Tender

24 Oct 2020 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Fergus Bailey, representing the UK Ministry of Defence, for the contract titled "Realities of War (RoW) Battlefield Tours". This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services, and has an estimated value of £1,200,000. It is actively in the planning stage with a tender period ending on 4th January 2021, and the contract is expected to start on 1st April 2021, running through to 1st April 2022. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the tourism sector, particularly those offering travel and tour services. Companies that specialise in transportation, accommodation, and catering, along with those that can provide qualified battlefield tour guides, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of SMEs is encouraged, making this a viable opportunity for smaller firms looking to expand their service offerings in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Realities of War (RoW) Battefield Tours

Notice Description

The Contractor shall support delivery of HQ ITG (the User) Realities of War exercises, specifically for Army Training Centre (Pirbright) Army Training Regiment (Winchester) and Army Foundation College (Harrogate). This contractor will need to provide transport, accomodation, feeding and suitably qualified battlefield tour guides. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1769db48-a8f2-4817-aa5e-3d893f0a9fe7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e36f9df-f02e-429d-8bb5-dc7693444bc0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERGUS BAILEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fergus.bailey102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443001521183

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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