Award

GSS24061 - Travel Assistance Centre

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2024 at 15:27

Award Notice
Tender

08 Mar 2024 at 09:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has successfully awarded the tender titled "GSS24061 - Travel Assistance Centre" to International SOS Assistance UK Limited. The procurement, classified under business travel services (CPV code 79997000), covers services within the United Kingdom. The process followed an open procedure (above threshold) and concluded with an award on 9th August 2024. The contract, valued at £500,000, runs from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027, with options to extend up to 31st July 2029. Key roles in the procurement were filled by Abigail Woods from UK SBS as the buyer’s contact point.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in travel assistance services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive travel risk management, including security and medical advice. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders as UK SBS promotes inclusivity. Firms that can demonstrate advanced service capabilities and a robust support infrastructure will find such contracts highly beneficial for expanding their operations and enhancing their industry standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24061 - Travel Assistance Centre

Notice Description

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This procurement is being concluded following an open tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64689c7a-37ec-4950-8031-61840987c8a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33260144-1930-4d05-ad6d-3a7a420eeec8
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£308,317 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL SOS ASSISTANCE

Further Information

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