Tender

Suffolk County Music Service Concert Tours

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2021 at 16:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Suffolk County Music Service Concert Tours". This procurement falls under the travel agency and tourist assistance services industry. The tender is at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12.00pm on Friday, 7th January 2022. Clarification questions must be submitted by Friday, 24th December 2021, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st April 2022 until 31st August 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is below the threshold requirements, with applications welcome from interested suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for travel agencies, tour operators, and management service companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their offerings in the performance and cultural sector. Businesses with experience in organising concert tours or providing integrated travel management services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could allow companies to not only establish relationships with a key local authority but also to enhance their portfolios through impactful community engagements in the arts sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Suffolk County Music Service Concert Tours

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Suffolk County Music Service Concert Tours. 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. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12.00pm Friday 7th January 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is Friday 24th December 2021 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? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-980c4d3c-c9ed-48d1-a5ee-3bed6a3d6527
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c173663-4edc-4e35-998d-e6bc46699524
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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