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SSA Travel Management Services

British Council

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18 Dec 2024 at 10:04

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22 Nov 2024 at 11:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting bids for the provision of travel management services across its 17 operational countries within the Sub-Saharan Africa region, including Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and others. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, seeks suitable travel agents to manage travel arrangements, ground transfers, and accommodation for its staff and external stakeholders. This contract, spanning a maximum of 48 months with an option to renew for an additional 12 months, has three primary lots: East Africa, West Africa, and South Africa. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 14 January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for travel agencies with expertise in comprehensive travel management and coordination in an international context. By working with the British Council, agencies can expand their services across multiple African clusters, enhancing their portfolio and client base. Firms with a robust infrastructure, capability to handle large-scale operations, and a deep understanding of regional travel logistics are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Such an engagement not only promises substantial business growth but also aligns the agency with a prestigious and globally recognized organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSA Travel Management Services

Notice Description

The British Council is sourcing for a suitable Travel Agent to offer travel management services to assist with travels arrangements, ground transfers and accommodation for its members of staff and sponsored external stakeholders for a maximum of 48 months i.e. domestic and international travels.We operate in 17 Countries across SSA region i.e. Cameroon, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.Suppliers are free to bid for all the lots.

Lot Information

East Africa Cluster

The British Council is sourcing for a suitable Travel Agent to offer travel management services to assist with travels arrangements, ground transfers and accommodation for its members of staff and sponsored external stakeholders for a maximum of 48 months i.e. domestic and international travels. Additional information: Estimated spend for LOT 1: PS400,000

Renewal: Contract is for 36 months with an option to extend for further 12 months.

West Africa Cluster

The British Council is sourcing for a suitable Travel Agent to offer travel management services to assist with travels arrangements, ground transfers and accommodation for its members of staff and sponsored external stakeholders for a maximum of 48 months i.e. domestic and international travels. Additional information: Estimated value would be PS300,000

Renewal: Contract is for 36 month with an option to renew for 12 months.

South Africa Cluster

The British Council is sourcing for a suitable Travel Agent to offer travel management services to assist with travels arrangements, ground transfers and accommodation for its members of staff and sponsored external stakeholders for a maximum of 48 months i.e. domestic and international travels. Additional information: Estimated Value is PS300,000

Renewal: Contract will be for 36 months, with an option to extend with 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bde9
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040711-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
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

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NAIROBI
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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