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International Travel Support Services

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

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Award

31 Jan 2018 at 10:10

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

21 Dec 2017 at 12:10

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

21 Dec 2017 at 12:08

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2017 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "International Travel Support Services" is managed by GWE Business West Ltd, located in Bristol, England. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on scheduled air transport services. The procurement method is open, with public tenders initially published on 21 December 2017. The tender period concluded on 8 January 2018, while the contract commenced on 9 January 2018 and will end on 31 March 2018. This project aims to facilitate international collaboration by supporting high-growth businesses from the UK in participating in missions to key international markets, including Israel and South Korea.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in travel support and logistical services, particularly those with expertise in international operations and local market knowledge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are well-suited to respond to the demand for tailored support for mission attendees. Companies with experience in arranging travel and providing in-country assistance will find this contract appealing, especially those with strong connections in technology sectors related to cyber, battery, advanced materials, and Internet of Things (IoT) fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Travel Support Services

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 IUK's Global Business Accelerator Programme to run four research and innovation based programmes. The programmes support SMEs, Universities, Research Centres and Tech Journalists from across the UK. Business West seeks to partner with an organisation(s) that can support pre-selected organisations to visit one of four international markets. The four targeted markets are: Each Global Business Accelerator Programme will see cohorts of up to 17 high growth businesses explore and exploit the opportunities in specific countries, markets and technology areas Business West invite proposals for the delivery of International Travel Support Services to selected attendees within the following lots: a. LOT 1: Cyber Tech mission to Israel - Support for no more than 17 mission attendees b. LOT 2: Battery Tech mission to Israel - Support for no more than 16 mission attendees c. LOT 3: Advanced Materials mission to S.Korea - Support for no more than 16 attendees d. LOT 4: IoT/VR/AR mission to S.Korea - Support for no more than 16 attendees Proposals may be submitted for one lot, multiple lots or all four lots. The selected Tenderer(s) 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. We welcome applicants to submit a tender, details of which can be found on our website; Please see the new link: https://www.businesswest.co.uk/tenders/tender-international-travel-support-services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f01724a7-379b-4726-b31c-060b36d6b65b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b5e9875-bd3c-481c-9fc1-5b3e9e757e5c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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

CPV Codes

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 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
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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
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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