Tender

UK_223 - Travel for the Giving Circles at the British Council

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2024 at 09:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a travel agency to design and deliver bespoke UK and international travel programmes for their supporters and advocates. This open procedure tender, titled "UK_223 - Travel for the Giving Circles at the British Council," falls under the industry category of "Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services" (CPV 63500000) and related classifications. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 2nd October 2024 at 12:00 PM, and the contract period spanning from 11th October 2024 to 11th October 2027. The travel programmes will cover locations within the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for travel agencies to expand their portfolio by working with high-net-worth individuals and esteemed supporters of the British Council. Agencies equipped to manage comprehensive travel packages, from itinerary design to payment processing, can leverage this opportunity to enhance their reputation and business reach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the Council has indicated suitability for these types of businesses. By successfully delivering tailored travel experiences, the winning agency can significantly boost its profile and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_223 - Travel for the Giving Circles at the British Council

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. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-386dca8b-ce2e-4416-bb47-8d5d2e8134dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd24eb5a-41f5-4c38-8b6a-9e145f1108d2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2027 3-4 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aung Thein
Contact Email
aung.thein@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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