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title: "International Travel Support Service"
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# International Travel Support Service

Buyer: GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0670a4ba-b457-4f13-a8d6-897d0eed4d43

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "International Travel Support Service" was initiated by GWE Business West Ltd, which is headquartered in Bristol, England. This operation falls under the travel agency and tourism services category (CPV code: 63500000). The tender was published on 3rd September 2018 and reached its submission deadline on 20th September 2018. The contract, awarded on 26th September 2018, has a total value of £22,300 and spans from 27th September 2018 to 31st January 2019. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, specifically designed for contracts below threshold limits, within the realm of services aimed at supporting high growth businesses with international travel opportunities to South Korea.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel services, particularly those with experience in organising international trips and providing logistical support. Companies that possess local knowledge and connections in South Korea would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the successful tenderer will need to offer comprehensive support for participants from the UK and ensure seamless travel arrangements in South Korea. The tender is ideal for both large and voluntary community sector enterprises, as it allows them to play a crucial role in facilitating international collaboration for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), universities, and research centres.

## Notice

Business West is a delivery partner for IUK, based in the South West, delivering innovation support solutions to businesses in the UK. Through its contract with IUK a range of innovation related international support activities are delivered to help boost international collaborations in research and innovation. Business West has secured funding under IUK's Global Business Innovation Programme to run a research and innovation based programme. The programmes support SMEs, Universities, Research Centres and Tech Journalists from across the UK. Business West seeks to partner with an organisation that can support pre-selected organisations to visit South Korea. The Global Business Innovation Programme will see 15 high growth businesses explore and exploit the opportunities in South Korea. Business West invite proposals for the delivery of International Travel Services to selected attendees. The maximum budget is PS32,000 (inclusive of VAT). The selected Tenderer will provide comprehensive travel and logistical support to all participants, both in the UK and in South Korea. We are seeking in-country support from a professional organisation with the skills, experience, local business and cultural knowledge and connections, to act as an in-country representative for the visit. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496b3bc7-8c4a-49d8-b3fd-e8f09b532f81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS8 3RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Pill |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEON VALLEY BUSINESS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2018 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496b3bc7-8c4a-49d8-b3fd-e8f09b532f81
- 3 Sep 2018 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df27cba-4177-4ece-8895-86755f932a96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496b3bc7-8c4a-49d8-b3fd-e8f09b532f81
  11th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df27cba-4177-4ece-8895-86755f932a96
  3rd September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9918914b-0582-4be4-8b22-17e9c8a3fcc0
  Invitation to Tender

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