Tender

Nepal - Domestic Travel Management framework

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

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26 Jan 2024 at 10:11

Tender

25 Jan 2024 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited has initiated a tender for the Nepal - Domestic Travel Management framework. The procurement is for travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services in Nepal. The deadline for tender submissions is February 11, 2024. The contract period will be from March 25, 2024, to March 24, 2025.

This tender by THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED presents an opportunity for businesses providing travel services in Nepal to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold value, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses in the services category.

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Notice Title

Nepal - Domestic Travel Management framework

Notice Description

Due to the nature of the work WFD carries out, our staff travel on a regular basis locally in the Nepal. For the logistical arrangements of these business trips, WFD needs the services of a provider that can facilitate both an individual's travel arrangements and group trips. The successful bidder will provide the following services: domestic travel; transfers and hotel bookings and hotel space for organising events with no guaranteed minimum annual expenditure on travel and accommodation. This will need to be reflected in a flexible cost and billing structure. In particular, WFD is looking for a provider that has an effective booking system with dedicated agents on hand to help with any queries or to book travel for staff. Scope of work and Deliverables The travel service provider is expected to assist WFD staff with all of their travel and accommodation requirements. The service provider will undertake the following responsibilities, but not limited to: 1. Services: * Quoted fares for domestic flights, road transfers and hotels. * Multiple fare types - including negotiated, charity and published rates. 2. Value for Money - travel 3. Value for Money - accommodation 4. Value for Money - event venues and event related needs 5. Travel alerts 6. Cancellation Policy 7. Duty of Care Please see the full invitation to tender document for full details on how to apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5916f5-cf24-49a0-84f2-3e98f13ffe06
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 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
THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
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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