Tender

TUR_2024_Travel Management Agency

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council Turkey is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Travel Management Agency to handle their travel needs, under the tender titled "TUR_2024_Travel Management Agency." This procurement falls under the industry category of travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services (CPV 63500000) and is located in Turkey. The procurement process commenced on 8th November 2024, and the deadline for submissions is 8th December 2024. The contract period is set for 24 months, with a possibility of extension for an additional 2 years. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for electronic and written submissions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for travel agencies experienced in providing comprehensive travel management services, including airfare, transfer, visa, and other related services. Businesses that can demonstrate reliable, efficient, and high-quality service are well-suited to compete. Participating in this procurement can offer substantial business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with the British Council, a renowned public organisation. The selection criteria include suitability as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and interested suppliers are required to register and submit their proposals via the British Council's e-Tendering portal. This contract is ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolios in international travel management services.

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Notice Title

TUR_2024_Travel Management Agency

Notice Description

The British Council Turkey seeks to contract a reliable and efficient Travel Services Agency to cater the travel needs of the organization. The services should include Airfare, Transfer, Visa, and other related services. Please refer to the tender documents attached for more details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Council Turkey seeks to contract a reliable and efficient Travel Services Agency to cater the travel needs of the organization. The services should include Airfare, Transfer, Visa, and other related services. Please refer to the tender documents attached for more details.

Renewal: Contract is for 24 months with an option to extend for another 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036275-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Suzan Dogru Asik
Contact Email
suzan.asik@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEYOGLU ISTANBUL
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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