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UK_223 - Travel for the Giving Circles at the British Council - AWARD

BRITISH COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2025 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has recently awarded a contract for travel agency services under the title "UK_223 - Travel for the Giving Circles at the British Council - AWARD." This procurement falls under the industry category of Travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services (CPV code 63500000). The contract spans UK and international locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, with a focus on bespoke travel programmes for high-net-worth individuals. The contract was awarded to ArtsAbroad Limited, and the procurement method was an open procedure. The contract period is from 11th October 2024 to 11th October 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd October 2024, and the award date being 21st January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel sector, particularly those experienced in organising high-end, tailored travel programmes. Companies that specialise in bespoke travel solutions, event management, and high-net-worth individual services will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The requirement for the agency to liaise with participants and manage comprehensive travel arrangements highlights the potential for building strong, long-term relationships with influential clients and the British Council. SMEs are encouraged to apply given the suitability criteria that favour small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Notice Title

UK_223 - Travel for the Giving Circles at the British Council - AWARD

Notice Description

A travel agency is required to collaborate on the design and delivery of bespoke UK and international travel programmes for supporters and advocates of the British Council. The agency should be able to prepare and organise a fully packaged trip (including itinerary, event management, transportation, accommodation and catering) designed in collaboration with the British Council's Development team. The agency will also be required to liaise with potential and confirmed participants - which will include high-net-worth / ultra-high-net-worth individuals and supporters of British Council - on their travel arrangements and to process their trip payments. Travel programmes will be paid for by the participants; the agency will be required to produce a budget for each individual travel programme that incorporates all costs (including British Council staff attendance) and therefore advises: a) the suggested cost to participants, and b) the minimum number of participants required to ensure that the programme operates cost neutrally to the British Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33421dd8-ba80-46dc-ba31-cf12e3098061
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5516d816-59c8-44f9-aa23-6d250f9f8da6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,081,936 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2027 3-4 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTSABROAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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