Tender

Suffolk County Music Service European Music Tours for Suffolk Youth Orchestra and Suffolk Youth Wind Band 2025

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2024 at 07:12

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of European Music Tours for Suffolk Youth Orchestra and Suffolk Youth Wind Band in 2025. The procurement process is at the Tender stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The contract, valued at £179,000 exclusive of VAT, includes an optional extension. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12 noon on Thursday, 14th November 2024, with clarification questions due by Monday, 14th October 2024. The contract will commence on 16th December 2024 and conclude on 30th September 2025. This opportunity, classified under organisations of package tours, is based in Suffolk with a postal code address of IP1 2BX.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in travel agency and similar services, as well as travel management services. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating businesses will have the chance to facilitate high-profile music tours, enhancing their portfolio and potentially leading to future contracts with similar requirements. With Suffolk County Council as the buying organisation, this project promises a credible and impactful platform for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the music and travel industry.

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Notice Title

Suffolk County Music Service European Music Tours for Suffolk Youth Orchestra and Suffolk Youth Wind Band 2025

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Suffolk County Music Service European Music Tours for Suffolk Youth Orchestra and Suffolk Youth Wind Band 2025 This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS179,000.00 exclusive of VAT including optional extension. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon Thursday 14th November 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is Monday 14th October 2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3334aa-133a-4fad-a2c1-dc55d3a1003e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63511000 - Organisation of package tours

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES)

Contact Name
Tracey Rayner
Contact Email
tracey.rayner@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265462

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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