--- title: "GSV1739-Foreign Language and Welsh Tour Guide Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-058274dc-0d9b-4b80-bcb5-0efc212f328c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-058274dc-0d9b-4b80-bcb5-0efc212f328c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-058274dc-0d9b-4b80-bcb5-0efc212f328c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-058274dc-0d9b-4b80-bcb5-0efc212f328c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PARLIAMENT UK" published: "2018-06-15" --- # GSV1739-Foreign Language and Welsh Tour Guide Services Buyer: PARLIAMENT UK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-058274dc-0d9b-4b80-bcb5-0efc212f328c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-058274dc-0d9b-4b80-bcb5-0efc212f328c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-058274dc-0d9b-4b80-bcb5-0efc212f328c.json) ## Summary The Parliament UK is currently seeking tenders for the provision of foreign language and Welsh tour guide services for the Palace of Westminster, with the tender identified as GSV1739. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in London, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties must submit their responses via the Houses of Parliament’s e-procurement portal by the deadline of 12:00 noon UK time on 16th July 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £220,000, and the contract period will commence on 1st October 2018, lasting until 30th September 2022. This procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing any eligible supplier to apply. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guided tour services, particularly those with expertise in foreign language education and training. Companies with capabilities in managing and delivering high-quality guided tours in various languages would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, thus fostering inclusivity in the bidding process and potentially expanding their service offerings within the public sector. ## Notice The Authority's requires the provision of foreign language guided tours at the Palace of Westminster on behalf of the Houses of Parliament. This includes the booking, management, training, payment and quality control of all guides delivering foreign language tours. It excludes the provision for English guided tours which are managed separately by the Authority. Additional information: The ITT documents will be accessible at the Houses of Parliament's e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSV1739 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk or call +44 (0)207 219 1600 for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 noon UK time on 16th of July 2018. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03379f5a-f566-4d22-98a8-aa9a85db8cb2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £220,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PARLIAMENT UK | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 0AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63514000 - Tourist guide services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2018 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03379f5a-f566-4d22-98a8-aa9a85db8cb2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03379f5a-f566-4d22-98a8-aa9a85db8cb2 15th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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