Tender

International Travel Support Services

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

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Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

GWE Business West Ltd, a contracting authority based in Bristol, England, has initiated a tender process for International Travel Support Services. This procurement aims to appoint providers to assist UK SMEs in establishing international innovation and technology collaborations under the Global Business Innovation Programme. The tender is classified under Miscellaneous business and business-related services (CPV 79900000) and concerns services procurement. It follows an open procedure (above threshold), with offers required by 12:00 pm on 14th July 2025. The contract is intended to commence on 31st July 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2028. Interested parties should direct any enquiries to procurement@businesswest.co.uk.

This tender presents robust growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel services, particularly those capable of catering to SMEs. It is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, offering the chance to forge partnerships in international markets. Providers with expertise in facilitating cross-border business interactions and a strong network in various foreign markets could significantly enhance their business portfolios by participating in this tender. Offering innovative travel solutions tailored to the needs of enterprises eager to expand internationally can be a compelling advantage in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Travel Support Services

Notice Description

GWE Business West Ltd (Business West) is seeking to appoint a provider (or providers) of travel services, that can support selected small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) who operate from the United Kingdom to visit various foreign countries with the aim of forming innovation and technology collaborations, as part of the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP). Please see the attached PQQ document for full details. Any queries can be submitted via procurement@businesswest.co.uk The deadline for receipt of completed PQQ responses is 12.00pm Monday 14th July 2025 via procurement@businesswest.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b2af84-b9af-41f7-affc-4e4ddb79560e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Pill
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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