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Provision of Travel Management Agency Services

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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08 Oct 2018 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office in London has completed a procurement process for the title "Provision of Travel Management Agency Services" aimed at supporting travel management for the British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the category of services, with a tender period ending on 21 September 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £31,104, commenced on 1 December 2018 and will extend until 30 November 2021. This initiative falls under the industry category of supporting and auxiliary transport services, particularly travel agency services, catering to multiple delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the travel management and transport services sector, particularly those specializing in travel agency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible to them. Companies capable of providing efficient travel management solutions to governmental organisations would be well-positioned to compete effectively in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

Provision of Travel Management Agency Services

Notice Description

Provision of Travel Management Agency for British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd6dff10-1dd6-47fc-8412-cdaf59b17ca9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de718441-f4e2-40e2-805d-99cb12a4a630
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,104 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LONDON
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYLINK TRAVEL AND TOURS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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