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Provision of Travel Security Support

COMPANIES HOUSE

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12 Jun 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Companies House, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, involves the award of a contract for the "Provision of Travel Security Support." This procurement falls under the industry category of business travel services and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 27th May 2025 and began on 1st June 2025, concluding on 31st May 2026. The total contract value is £14,400.01 gross. The award, finalised on 12th June 2025, has been granted to International SOS Assistance UK Ltd, based in London.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in travel security and support services to expand their client base and industry presence, especially those capable of providing comprehensive pre-travel briefings and in-country support. Although the procurement was conducted without competition, it highlights potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like International SOS Assistance UK Ltd to engage in future direct procurement opportunities within central government organisations, as well as to demonstrate reliability and expertise in delivering essential travel-related services. Business growth can be fostered through maintaining high standards of service and positioning themselves for subsequent competitive opportunities in the business travel sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Travel Security Support

Notice Description

Support to Corporate Travel - Delivery of pre-travel briefings and in-country (overseas) support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032044-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@companieshouse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
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
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL SOS ASSISTANCE

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