Tender

Realities of War (RoW) Battefield Tours

FERGUS BAILEY

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Tender

25 Oct 2020 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Realities of War (RoW) Battlefield Tours" is initiated by Fergus Bailey on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. This active tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The deadline for submissions is set for 26th November 2020, and the contracts will commence from 1st April 2021, lasting until 1st April 2022. The required services include transport, accommodation, feeding, and provision of qualified battlefield tour guides, relevant to multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories and various parts of the UK and Europe.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in travel and tour services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in providing logistical support for military training exercises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with experience in facilitating large group travel and familiarity with the military's operational requirements. Businesses should consider their capabilities in transport management and tour guiding to align with the expectations outlined in this procurement.

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Notice Title

Realities of War (RoW) Battefield Tours

Notice Description

The Contractor shall support delivery of HQ ITG (the User) Realities of War exercises, specifically for Army Training Centre (Pirbright) Army Training Regiment (Winchester) and Army Foundation College (Harrogate). This contractor will need to provide transport, accomodation, feeding and suitably qualified battlefield tour guides. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4846be4-14ff-4ed7-bf7e-39f36e6cece9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c94fcf3-1df5-41dd-acb2-cb83a4b9a957
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 1-2 years
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
FERGUS BAILEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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