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Provision of Family Breaks

FAMILY FUND

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10 Nov 2017 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Family Fund, based in York, is seeking a travel agent for their procurement process titled "Provision of Family Breaks." This initiative falls under the travel management services industry category and is set in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29 September 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £35 million, will span from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022, focusing on providing services that cater specifically to families with disabled and seriously ill children.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel services and management, particularly those experienced in catering to the needs of disabled travellers. Companies that can provide tailored holiday packages and ensure the necessary adaptations for comfortable travel would be well-suited to compete. This contract not only offers a substantial financial value but also aligns with social responsibility, making it an appealing prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on inclusive travel solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Family Breaks

Notice Description

Family Fund is looking for a travel agent to supply a wide range of UK and oversees holidays to families caring for disabled and seriously ill children living in the UK, who have received a family break grant. Bookings should be accepted online and over the telephone, in store is preferable but not essential and staff should be aware of the difficulties that families face when travelling with a disabled child/children. The ability to book adapted rooms, with appropriate equipment is key, where required by the family. Protection of grant funding is essential, so our preference is for any gift card/voucher scheme to be paid on redemption. Once the holiday is booked, the funds must be ABTA/ATOL protected. A full audit trail must be available, along with relevant management information and the ability to ensure that the disabled child is included on the booking. Electronic order files and invoicing are required, in line with Family Fund's standard file formats.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8875848-46b1-4e9e-b9cd-ab26b8d7b9b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Over 5 years
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
FAMILY FUND
Contact Name
Claire Locker
Contact Email
james.wilkie@familyfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904571030

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO32 9WN
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Huntington & New Earswick
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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