Award

THE PROVISION OF TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES

LONDON & PARTNERS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Dec 2017 at 10:49

TenderAmendment

14 Sep 2017 at 11:37

TenderAmendment

14 Sep 2017 at 11:35

Tender

13 Sep 2017 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by London & Partners Limited, which is seeking to award a contract for the provision of travel agency services as part of the Mayor's International Business Programme (MIBP). This initiative, funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aims to assist London SMEs in expanding internationally over a three-year timeline. The tender covers travel agency services for a period of 13 months, commencing from November 2017, and has an estimated contract value of £300,000. The procurement method followed is an open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period closing on 29 September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel services, including those capable of providing comprehensive logistics management for international trade missions. Companies that can offer flexible travel options, accommodation arrangements, and event venue sourcing will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on supporting SMEs indicates that smaller enterprises or those focused on social value creation could be favourable contenders for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES

Notice Description

The "Mayor's International Business Programme" (MIBP) is an initiative delivered by London & Partners and funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The MIBP aims to support London SMEs to expand internationally over a 3-year period. One of the main activities is International Trade Missions which connect the high-growth cohort companies with potential customers and partners across the world. The purpose of this call for tender is to seek a competitive price for travel agency services for 13 months, commencing November 2017. The travel agency shall be able to find and present various travel options/routes, connection flights to a requested destination, hotel options including venue hire for events and meetings, logistic management including in market support for 15 estimated missions. Additional information: The amended version includes the following: - Change of Breakdown/Phasing (section 4.4) - Clarification on the Award Criteria (section 6.3)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3098f7ef-8b22-4fc6-a3c6-d6c112630997
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5fb500-1e07-4122-be20-3ca14c5a2c52
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON & PARTNERS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2RR
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUKE'S COURT TRAVEL

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