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GSS24061 - Travel Assistance Centre

UK Research and Innovation

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08 Mar 2024 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation is seeking services for a Travel Assistance Centre under tender GSS24061. The submission deadline is Monday 15th April 2024 at 11:00hrs GMT. The contract period is from 18th May 2024 to 31st July 2027, with potential extensions up to 31st July 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £500,000 in GBP. Interested businesses can find more details and submit bids via the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.

This tender opportunity by UK Research and Innovation presents a chance for service providers in the business travel industry to support travellers globally. Businesses offering travel risk management services, security consultancy, and personnel support are well-suited to compete. With a contract term of up to 5 years, including extensions, successful bidders have the opportunity to establish a long-term partnership and expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24061 - Travel Assistance Centre

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 15th April 2024 at 11:00hrs GMT. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Please note that this is a Services Contract. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. UKRI requires a Travel Assistance Centre (TAC) to support UKRI travellers assess and achieve preparedness requirements prior to travel and provides security and medical advice and assistance to travellers when undertaking travel globally. The TAC service provides a resource and support platform for all UKRI travel risk management requirements. This contract is being Established for a term of 3 years + 1 year + 1 year (31st July 2027 with the option to extend for two further years 31st July 2028 and 31st July 2029) Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found within Jaggaer Sourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the ITT reference number: itt_1460 or search using the procurement reference: GSS24061

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of TAC support globally on the following basis: - Full TAC support for all international travellers as per the technical specification, other than those travelling past the gateway points into Antarctica or Arctic regions. - Support for UK travellers with limited provision of travel advice, alerting of threats and use of the track service for check-ins following a national critical incident. - Provision of in-country personnel security support and consultancy service as described in the TAC additional service section.

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 2 years on a 1+1 basis to 31st July 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0446a2
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007444-2024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research and Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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