Planning

Auschwitz-Birkenau Educational Trip Managed Services

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Planning

06 Feb 2025 at 09:47

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is planning a procurement process for managed services to facilitate educational trips to Auschwitz-Birkenau, aimed at enhancing the knowledge and awareness of the Holocaust among its members. The upcoming tender, titled "Auschwitz-Birkenau Educational Trip Managed Services," falls under the industry category of Travel agency and similar services (CPV code 63510000). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the Tender Notice expected to be published in early March 2025. Key services include airport meet and greet in Poland, local transfers, an English-speaking guide, full-board accommodation near Auschwitz-Birkenau, and guided tours of the site. The contract period is anticipated to run from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2029, with a total estimated value of £180,000. Businesses are advised to prepare ahead of the procurement documentation release, scheduled around 10 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel and educational services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Companies that can offer comprehensive travel and accommodation services, along with educational and tour guidance capabilities, will find this opportunity particularly fitting. The open procedure method ensures a transparent and competitive process, reinforcing the importance of providing high-quality and value-for-money services to win the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auschwitz-Birkenau Educational Trip Managed Services

Notice Description

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) (the "Authority") wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor to allow members of the MPS to raise their knowledge and awareness of the Holocaust by facilitating educational visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau. It is anticipated that the following will be in scope of the contract opportunity: Airport meet and greet in Poland Transfers in Poland English speaking guide Full board accommodation for one night Accommodation within 60 minute drive of Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour of Auschwitz Birkenau Additional information: This notice intends to inform the marketplace of a potential upcoming tender opportunity. Through early publication of this opportunity, the Authority hopes to permit the market time to prepare for this opportunity to enable a comprehensive tender process. The procurement documentation will be made available following the publication of the Tender Notice (under the Procurement Act), which will mark the start of the procurement process. This is anticipated to be early March 2025. Procurement documentation will be accessible via the Authority's sourcing portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb35399d-3e73-41bd-951d-41b1e7ee7c74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd5c91f-f277-4ec1-bbf6-9fa3919b2976
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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