Tender

Realities of War (RoW) Battefield Tours

FERGUS BAILEY

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17 Nov 2020 at 10:20

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Nov 2020 at 10:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Fergus Bailey, representing the UK Ministry of Defence, for the contract titled "Realities of War (RoW) Battlefield Tours." This opportunity falls within the travel agency and tour operator services industry and is located in Andover, UK. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 on 13 December 2020. The contract, with a total value of £1,200,000, is slated to commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude on 1 April 2022. The procurement method adopted for this process is a selective, or restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in travel services, particularly those capable of providing transport, accommodation, catering, and qualified tour guides. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as they fit the suitability criteria for this tender. With the contract serving military training locations, companies specialising in military-themed tours and allied services are likely to find a good match for their offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Realities of War (RoW) Battefield Tours

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: v1.3) Advertising Regime OJEU Instead of: This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 9CP5Y353R9. Read: Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 9CP5Y353R9. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 11/12/2020 12:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324. Other additional information: Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 9CP5Y353R9. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 11/12/2020 12:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. 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.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22118ffd-5baa-48d9-ba9e-93d7a8611b7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb3a42c-6e13-4a9b-bd56-68a94dd475a0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2020Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERGUS BAILEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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