Award

International Travel Support - China

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

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Award

28 Feb 2019 at 09:24

Award Notice
Tender

10 Jan 2019 at 11:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "International Travel Support - China" initiative is being conducted by GWE Business West Ltd, a delivery partner for the UK Innovation & Technology (IUK) programme based in Bristol, South West England. This project aims to facilitate international collaborations for up to 15 high-growth businesses as part of the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP). The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the relevant award published on 28th February 2019. The contract involves providing travel and logistical support for 18 attendees from the UK to China, with the contract set to run from 28th January 2019 to 31st March 2019. The contract value is £27,945, and the procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services, particularly those with experience in international travel logistics and cultural knowledge of China. Companies capable of providing comprehensive travel support, including visa management, accommodation arrangements, and in-country transportation, will be well-suited to compete. The successful delivery agency will bolster international business engagement, making this an appealing venture for SMEs seeking to expand their market reach and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Travel Support - China

Notice Description

Business West is a delivery partner for IUK, based in the South West, delivering innovation support solutions to businesses in the UK. Through its contract with IUK a range of innovation related international support activities are delivered to help boost international collaborations in research and innovation. Business West has secured funding under the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) which will see up to 15 high growth businesses explore and exploit the opportunities in China. Business West invite proposals for the delivery of International Travel Services to selected attendees to visit China. Support for no more than 18 attendees (15 Companies, 2 Support Staff, 1 Expert) The selected tenderer(s) will provide comprehensive travel and logistical support to all participants, both in the UK and in the selected countries. We are seeking in-country support from a professional organisation with the skills, experience, local business and cultural knowledge and connections, to act as an in-country representative for each visit. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for logistical arrangements for each visit including travel to and from airports, transfers to hotels, in-country transportation, flights, hotels, booking of restaurants whilst in China. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for arranging all visa requirements for each attendee and demonstrating these are in place. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for ensuring and demonstrating all attendees are adequately insured to visit their destination country.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fa2f9f6-c7ee-457c-a1fd-a995808cf6a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e00a5e7-b43e-4ed4-9db6-b7fc960d42d4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£8,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,945 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD
Contact Name
Paul Coopey
Contact Email
paul.coopey@businesswest.co.uk
Contact Phone
01275 370883

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 3RA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Pill
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEON VALLEY BUSINESS TRAVEL

Further Information

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