Tender

GB-UK: VisitBritain requires a travel company to provide coach transportation for its 20 educationals.

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY

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Tender

14 Dec 2017 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority is seeking a travel company to provide coach transportation for its 20 educationals through an open tender process. The procurement is classified under services, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers (CPV Code: 60172000). The deadline for submissions is 29 December 2017, with the contract period running from 25 February 2018 to 6 March 2018. The anticipated value of the contract ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, and the project is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as potential bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in coach hire and logistics services. SMEs with the capability to deliver quality transport solutions are encouraged to participate, as the British Tourist Authority is specifically looking to engage with smaller operators. By securing this contract, successful bidders could enhance their market presence while contributing to the educational initiatives promoted by VisitBritain, potentially leading to further opportunities within the tourism industry.

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Notice Title

GB-UK: VisitBritain requires a travel company to provide coach transportation for its 20 educationals.

Notice Description

VisitBritain requires a travel company to provide coach transportation for its 20 educationals. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e9e94e-26fd-42fd-849e-555f28c7070f
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2018 - 6 Mar 2018 30 days
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
BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

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