Tender

Corporate Rate Agreement with Hotels for providing Business Travel Accommodations to British High Commission, British Deputy High Commissions, British Council Division and Department for International Development in India

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

11 May 2018 at 05:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is seeking tenders for a Corporate Rate Agreement with hotels to provide business travel accommodations for the British High Commission, Deputy High Commissions, British Council Division, and the Department for International Development in India. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on hotel services, with an open procurement method. The tender was published on 11th May 2018, and submissions must be made electronically via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal by 17:00 IST on 11th June 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2018 and continue until 31st July 2021, covering major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in hospitality, particularly hotels capable of providing secure and quality accommodations for government personnel. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Bidders should focus on meeting the requirements for hotel facilities, operating standards, health and safety, and proximity to governmental offices, ensuring their offerings are both competitive and capable of catering to the specific needs of OneHMG across India.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Rate Agreement with Hotels for providing Business Travel Accommodations to British High Commission, British Deputy High Commissions, British Council Division and Department for International Development in India

Notice Description

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) ("The Authority") through the British High Commission (BHC), Deputy High Commissions (BDHC) represents the British Government in India. The British High Commissioner to India, who is the representative in India of Her Majesty the Queen, heads it. The BHC is responsible to the British Government for all aspects of the relationship between India and the United Kingdom, including the management of political relations; trade policy; visa and entry clearance services for those wanting to travel to the UK; and providing consular assistance and protection for British citizens. In order to meet the business need the FCO requires the services of Hotels ("The Supplier") that are competent in hospitality and adequately secure to provide business travel accommodation and other related services for staff working for and with all departments of Her Majesty's Government. The Government Departments are referred to collectively as OneHMG. The key members of OneHMG include but are not limited to, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Department for International Development (DFID), Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Department for International Trade (DIT), the Home Office, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the British Council Division (BCD). Objective The objective of this contract is to obtain the services from reputed and adequately secured Hotels that are able to manage Hotel bookings expertly and efficiently to meet the business OneHMG across India network. We intend to empanel Hotel properties in all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Goa, Pune, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Patna, Jaipur, Indore etc. Our intension to empanel at least 3 (Three) Hotel properties as Marker hotels in Metro Cities and cities where OneHMG has operations. In other cities at least 2 (Two) Hotel properties will be identified as Marker. While identifying a Hotel property as a Marker, consideration will be given to various factors but not limited to proximity to OneHMG offices, government secretariat/offices, airports, railway stations, market and other places of interest. Services offered, operating standards, health & safety, security and emergency response arrangements along with best commercial offer would form part of the comprehensive selection process. All tender documentation and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal Bravo Solution. URL is: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project _1705 / ITT_2309. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the Bravo Solution e-Procurement Portal by 17:00 (IST) on Monday, 11th of June 2018. Tenders not submitted via the Bravo portal will not be considered. Additional information: Please refer Project No 1705 / ITT No 2309

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62c565d-ce4e-434f-b218-7ce310c71c52
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 3-4 years
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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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