Award

International Travel Support Services

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

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Award

06 Aug 2018 at 13:38

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jul 2018 at 12:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "International Travel Support Services" is being conducted by GWE Business West Ltd, an organisation based in Bristol, England. This tender falls under the category of supporting and auxiliary transport services and is aimed at facilitating travel arrangements for selected businesses participating in a research and innovation programme focused on South Korea. With a maximum budget of £41,000 (inclusive of VAT), proposals are invited for the provision of comprehensive travel and logistical support. The tender was published on 5th July 2018, with a submission deadline of 22nd July 2018, and the contract period extending from 30th July 2018 to 30th September 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), research centres, and travel agencies that possess local knowledge and expertise in managing international travel logistics. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only contribute to the Global Business Accelerator Programme but also establish valuable connections within the booming market in South Korea. Successful engagement in this contract could lead to further opportunities in international travel support services, enhancing the growth potential for companies within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Travel Support Services

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 IUK's Global Business Accelerator Programme to run a research and innovation based programme. The programmes support SMEs, Universities, Research Centres and Tech Journalists from across the UK. Business West seeks to partner with an organisation that can support pre-selected organisations to visit South Korea. The Global Business Accelerator Programme will see 17 high growth businesses explore and exploit the opportunities in South Korea. Business West invite proposals for the delivery of International Travel Support Services to selected attendees. The maximum budget is PS41,000 (inclusive of VAT). The selected Tenderer will provide comprehensive travel and logistical support to all participants, both in the UK and in South Korea. 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 the visit. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43540c19-1b0d-4ecd-be86-b7aa705289d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43935bf9-0177-4ec9-b16f-d5f076b58ccd
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 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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