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34 return flights Heathrow - Antananarivo in support of the tropical expedition module USSK59-15-3

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

11 Dec 2024 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has overseen a procurement process for securing 34 return flights from Heathrow to Antananarivo to support the tropical expedition module USSK59-15-3. Managed under the industry category of travel services, the procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded on 2 December 2024. The competitive quotation procurement method was used, intended for quotations below the threshold. The contract commenced on 3 December 2024 and concluded on 4 December 2024. The total contract value was GBP 28,655.2.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in travel services, particularly those capable of managing international flight bookings. Given the requirement for competitive quotations, SMEs can leverage their agility to offer competitive rates and personalised service. Businesses in the travel management sector should be well-positioned to provide value by facilitating complex travel arrangements for academic or specialised expedition purposes, thus helping them expand their client base and market presence.

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Notice Title

34 return flights Heathrow - Antananarivo in support of the tropical expedition module USSK59-15-3

Notice Description

34 return flights Heathrow - Antananarivo in support of the tropical expedition module USSK59-15-3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d3b507e-2ad2-4b07-927c-50204f23f8a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1afe26b1-ff5b-4f42-a7c5-14b6d32715a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,655 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,655 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2024 - 4 Dec 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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