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Invitation to Tender for the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Service

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)

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25 Nov 2022 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has issued an invitation to tender for the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Service. This service falls under the tourist information services industry category, with a total contract value of £1,125,000 GBP. The procurement stage is currently active, operating under an open procedure. The deadline for submitting tenders is 5th January 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 15:00 GMT. The contract provides an initial term of 36 months with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for qualified and experienced contractors to offer services tailored to arriving cruise ship passengers and crew in Orkney Islands. Businesses with expertise in providing tourist information services and experience in delivering high-quality service standards are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is the buying organization for this procurement process, and they have indicated a preference for electronic submissions via the Postbox facility. Suppliers are advised to allow sufficient time for document uploads and ensure timely dispatch of their electronic responses to avoid last-minute issues.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Service

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for the provision of the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Services to arriving cruise ship passengers and crew.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for the provision of the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Services to arriving cruise ship passengers and crew. The service is for an initial term of 36 months with options to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract is 36 months with 2 x 12 extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03883b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033428-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63513000 - Tourist information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)
Contact Name
Rosemary Colsell
Contact Email
rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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