Award

Export Market Visits and Exhibition Travel

WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Oct 2023 at 15:42

Tender

28 Jun 2023 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has completed the award process for the contract titled "Export Market Visits and Exhibition Travel," within the services category. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded to CT Travel Group Ltd. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, was signed on 13th October 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is currently active. The main procurement category is services related to travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The location of the contracting authority is in Caerdydd / Cardiff, UK.

This contract for travel services and logistic support for trade missions and exhibitions presents an opportunity for businesses in the travel and tourism industry to expand their operations. Companies specializing in providing travel, accommodation, and logistical services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process involved evaluation criteria based on technical quality and cost, with the successful supplier expected to deliver community benefits in support of economic and social objectives. The contract offers potential for growth and collaboration to suppliers aiming to provide travel services for Welsh Government staff on international trade missions.

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Notice Title

Export Market Visits and Exhibition Travel

Notice Description

The Client is seeking a supplier to manage the delivery of travel, accommodation and trade mission requirements. Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for Export Market Visits and Exhibition Travel Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government is seeking to establish a single supplier contract to provide travel services and logistical support for Welsh Government staff travelling overseas for trade missions and exhibitions. This tender exercise aims to ensure that the Welsh Government has access to the necessary support for arranging and managing the logistics of travel to and from markets and trade exhibitions. This will cover a range of activities including transport, accommodation, venue hire, in market transport and collecting the companies contribution towards their travel and accommodation.

Renewal: 12 months extension included

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dd4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031527-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
CPS
Contact Email
kate.smith@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CT TRAVEL GROUP

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