Award

International Travel Support - South Korea

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

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Award

29 Jan 2020 at 15:49

Award Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2019 at 10:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves GWE Business West Ltd, a delivery partner for Innovate UK, seeking proposals for the "International Travel Support - South Korea" contract. This initiative is part of the Global Business Innovation Programme, aimed at facilitating international collaborations in research and innovation. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 11 December 2019. The delivery will take place in the South West of England and South Korea, with a contract value of £32,000. The awarded contract will be effective from 23 December 2019 to 25 March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering travel agency services and logistical support. Companies with expertise in travel arrangements, visa handling, and in-country services will find themselves well-positioned to respond competitively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract seeks to engage up to 18 attendees, including high-growth businesses from the UK, all while promoting international business interactions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Travel Support - South Korea

Notice Description

Business West is a delivery partner for IUK, based in the South West, delivering innovation support solutions to businesses in the UK. Through its contract with IUK a range of innovation related international support activities are delivered to help boost international collaborations in research and innovation. Business West has secured funding under the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) which will see up to 15 high growth businesses explore and exploit the opportunities in South Korea. Business West invite proposals for the delivery of International Travel Services to selected attendees to visit South Korea. Support for no more than 18 attendees (15 Companies, 2 Support Staff, 1 Expert) The selected tenderer(s) will provide comprehensive travel and logistical support to all participants, both in the UK and in the selected countries. We are seeking in-country support from a professional organisation with the skills, experience, local business and cultural knowledge and connections, to act as an in-country representative for each visit. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for logistical arrangements for each visit including travel to and from airports, transfers to hotels, in-country transportation, flights, hotels, booking of restaurants whilst in South Korea. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for arranging all visa requirements for each attendee and demonstrating these are in place. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for ensuring and demonstrating all attendees are adequately insured to visit their destination country. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae23131a-0825-4e5b-8208-c26b0b20c342
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b56504-313b-4257-bc02-7a591eb57ad6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2019 - 25 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 3RA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Pill
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEON VALLEY BUSINESS TRAVEL

Further Information

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