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WE_569 Travel Services for Azerbaijan

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 07:08

Tender

27 Mar 2025 at 19:25

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority sub-central government organisation, facilitated an open procurement process titled "WE_569 Travel Services for Azerbaijan". This tender, with ID RFP1023986, aimed to secure a Travel Management Company in Azerbaijan to efficiently manage travel requirements for their departments, employees, and visitors. The procurement process, which was below the threshold for open competition, progressed through the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on April 21, 2025, and concluded with an award on June 3, 2025. The contract was awarded to AIT Travel_AZE, with a commencement date set for June 6, 2025, stretching initially to June 5, 2027, with possibilities for extension. The services are classified under the travel agency sector, located primarily in Baku, Azerbaijan, and total contract value grossed at AZN 100,000.

This tender presents a concrete opportunity for Travel Management Companies operating within or aiming to enter the Azerbaijan market to collaborate with a reputable public entity. Businesses specialising in travel agency services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive booking, ticketing, and travel assistance, are well-placed to compete in such procurements. Emphasising quality, methodology, and pricing, the tender assessment criteria provided an ideal avenue for companies to showcase their value propositions beyond price alone, which is especially favourable for large-scale travel service providers like AIT Travel_AZE. The contract’s potential renewal after two years further incentivises businesses to seek sustainable service offerings to foster long-term growth with governmental clients.

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Notice Title

WE_569 Travel Services for Azerbaijan

Notice Description

The British Council Azerbaijan is seeking to sign a contract with a registered, reliable and efficient Travel Management Company (TMC) located and operating in Azerbaijan to cater its business travel requirements. The travel provider will be required to provide travel services to the British Council Azerbaijan to support the activities for all departments, employees and visitors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend two (2) additional times, 12-month duration each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029670-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
LONDON
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIT TRAVEL_AZE

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