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Provision of a Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Service

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2018 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Oct 2017 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is currently in the award stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of a Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Service." This contract, valued at £103,000, is for services located in Kirkwall, UK, and relates to services within the tourism industry. The contract is set to provide for an initial duration of 12 months, with an option for a further 12-month extension. Key dates include the bid opening on 6 November 2017 and the end of the tender period on 3 November 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the travel and tourism sector, to engage in facilitating cruise ship passenger experiences. Suppliers experienced in providing tourism information, hospitality services, or travel advisory could greatly benefit. Local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as indicated by the participation of SMEs in the bidding process. Companies capable of demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience in similar service provisions are encouraged to explore potential engagements with the Orkney Islands Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Service

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for the provision of a Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Services to arriving cruise ship passengers and crew. The services are to be provided for an initial 12 months, with an option to extend (for a further period of 12 months).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney now attracts on average 140 cruise ships per annum, with the number of port calls for 2018 season not expected to exceed 150, this translates to approximately 130,000 passengers and 40,000 crew. Orkney Islands Council invites tenders for the provision of a Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Service, offering general tourism and travel advise to arriving cruise ship passengers and crew. In addition to the Welcome and Information Services the Contractor will be required to open and close the Kirkwall Travel Centre during the Contract period.

Renewal: Initial term of 12 months plus the option to extend by 1 x 12 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515165
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324332
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

63516000 - Travel management services

75110000 - General public services

79416000 - Public relations services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2019

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

wellingtons

Further Information

Notice Documents

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