Planning

Chinese Delegations & Students - Support Services

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Planning

12 Apr 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland has initiated a procurement process titled "Chinese Delegations & Students – Support Services," aimed at enhancing its capacity to host Chinese delegations and students. This procurement falls within the education industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The university is located in Paisley, Scotland, with key dates including a future notice anticipated on 1st July 2019. The university is seeking partners who can provide services such as hotel accommodation, catering, transportation, and cultural sightseeing visits, all crucial for supporting the university's growing engagement with Chinese entities.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality and tourism services, especially those with experience in catering to international delegations. Companies that can offer comprehensive support in areas such as accommodation, transport logistics, and cultural engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the University of the West of Scotland not only allows for potential service contracts but also fosters connections within the educational sector as it seeks to expand its international collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chinese Delegations & Students - Support Services

Notice Description

As part of UWS plans to grow UK-based Chinese overseas training & education, and host delegations and students from all over China, we are seeking feedback from potential partners who have experience with Chinese Business delegations to assist with Hotel accommodation and Catering,Transportation, Cultural sightseeing visits and Industry links.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of UWS plans to grow UK-based Chinese overseas training & education, and host delegations and students from all over China, we are seeking feedback from potential partners who have experience with Chinese Business delegations to assist with Hotel accommodation and Catering,Transportation,Cultural sightseeing visits and Industry links.. The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to 1.understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the services required as outlined; and 2.provide potential payment mechanisms associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000580707
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351387
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483647

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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