Award

International Travel Support Service

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

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Award

06 Jul 2020 at 11:58

Award Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2020 at 12:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

GWE Business West Ltd, based in Bristol, has recently completed the award of the "International Travel Support Service" contract. This project, classified under travel agency and tourist assistance services, aimed to provide comprehensive travel and logistical support for up to 30 high-growth businesses visiting South Korea as part of the Global Business Innovation Programme. The open procurement process attracted proposals until 21 February 2020, with the contract period running from 28 February 2020 to 30 June 2020. The awarded contract value is £48,605.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for travel agencies and logistics providers with expertise in international travel arrangements, particularly those familiar with South Korean operations. Businesses capable of offering travel, accommodation, and on-the-ground support services can capitalise on this contract, enabling them to expand their service portfolios in the lucrative business travel sector. SMEs with experience in international travel and cultural connections in South Korea may find this an especially advantageous area for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Travel Support Service

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 30 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 30 attendees (30 Companies, 3 Support Staff) The selected tenderer 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 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 will be responsible for arranging all visa requirements for each attendee and demonstrating these are in place. The successful tenderer 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 or visit the Business West Website - Tender Opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5ae5fc7-b6d2-4229-91df-3db7cc9625c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671bf564-a965-45c8-9380-9cac0babe119
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,605 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 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
Paul Coopey
Contact Email
paul.coopey@businesswest.co.uk
Contact Phone
01275 370883

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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