Award

Travel Booking Services

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Award

12 Nov 2019 at 10:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has awarded a contract for Travel Booking Services, classified under travel agency services, valued at £2 million. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 27 November 2019 and will continue until 26 November 2023. The procurement process reached its conclusion with the contract award dated 8 January 2019, while the tender period ended on 21 November 2018. The services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel services, particularly those able to provide booking solutions for organisations similar to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly accessible, as the project encourages their participation. Companies with expertise in travel logistics, customer service, and tailored travel itineraries will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, helping to expand their market reach and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Booking Services

Notice Description

Travel Booking Provider for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4783607c-03bc-4c22-b095-0a2ba2071768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71017991-b129-4589-ba92-be01b98ceb97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2019 - 26 Nov 2023 4-5 years
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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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