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Oxford Bus Company additional journeys for HOW24

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

26 Sep 2024 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process for additional journeys with Oxford Bus Company, specifically for the HOW24 event travel services, under the classification of travel services (CPV: 63515000). This competitive quotation process with a limited procurement method culminated in an award to Thames Travel (Wallingford) Ltd. The procurement stage is complete, with the award status now active since 19th June 2024. The contract period runs from 29th June 2024 to 31st July 2024, with the total contract value amounting to £18,187.20. The services will be delivered to the address with postal code OX11 7ET, located in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs involved in the travel services industry to engage with public sector contracts and showcase their capability in event transportation. Businesses that can provide reliable and efficient travel solutions, particularly those experienced in managing event-related travel, would find this type of procurement process conducive to their growth. Being a competitive quotation process, it lays a platform for smaller enterprises and those equipped to deliver specific, high-quality services within a defined timeframe.

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Notice Title

Oxford Bus Company additional journeys for HOW24

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. This requirement was for event travel services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c3d5b0b-80c7-4656-b7d8-29cef33fa9c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5e434c-0266-46d4-a65d-a4956ddc1ee7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£13,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,187 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

THAMES TRAVEL (WALLINGFORD

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