--- title: "WFD - Invitation to Tender - local travel provider - Sri Lanka" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-109d765c-41da-427f-80fe-d7dc805a1678" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-109d765c-41da-427f-80fe-d7dc805a1678" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-109d765c-41da-427f-80fe-d7dc805a1678.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-109d765c-41da-427f-80fe-d7dc805a1678.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED" published: "2024-09-26" --- # WFD - Invitation to Tender - local travel provider - Sri Lanka Buyer: THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-109d765c-41da-427f-80fe-d7dc805a1678 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-109d765c-41da-427f-80fe-d7dc805a1678) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-109d765c-41da-427f-80fe-d7dc805a1678.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited (WFD) invites tenders for providing local travel services in Sri Lanka. This procurement is classified under the industry category of transport services and supporting and auxiliary transport services, including those offered by travel agencies. The tender, titled "WFD - Invitation to Tender - local travel provider - Sri Lanka," is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15 October 2024, 17:00 GMT+1. The contract period is slated to begin on 8 November 2024 and end on 7 November 2027. WFD seeks a service provider capable of catering to various travel needs such as international air travel, visas, rail travel, ground transportation, event venue booking, and hotel accommodations, with a flexible cost and billing structure to accommodate fluctuating requirements. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their client base by partnering with a reputable organisation like WFD. The procurement method is open with an open procedure below the threshold, making it accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers. Businesses that offer comprehensive travel solutions, including last-minute and complex travel arrangements, will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The contract does not mandate a minimum annual expenditure, allowing for flexibility and scaling of services based on actual demand, thereby supporting business growth and development. ## Notice WFD is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") to a range of potential suppliers of services and would welcome a bid from your organisation. Due to the nature of the work WFD carries out, more than 50% of our staff and consultants travel on a regular basis. Our travel needs are often short-notice or subject to last-minute changes due to the changing needs of travellers. For the logistical arrangements of these business trips, WFD needs the services of a provider that can facilitate both an individual's travel arrangements, complex group trips, and VIP travel. The successful bidder will provide the following services: visas; international air travel; rail travel; ground transportation (e.g. transfers); event venue/meeting space finding and booking; and hotel bookings with no guaranteed minimum annual expenditure on travel and accommodation. This will need to be reflected in a flexible cost and billing structure. In particular, WFD is looking for a provider that has an effective booking process that conforms with our Safe & Sustainable Travel Policy and Expenditure Authorisation requirements, to enable staff to book their own travel if they wish to. Additionally, we require dedicated agents on hand to help with any queries or to fulfil offline travel bookings for staff and sponsored third party travellers and specialist agents to support with group, VIP, and complex booking needs. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender document for a full scope of work and details on how to bid. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7083adf-a4ed-41c7-a3d6-86d5602cb367 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 1RT | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services - 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services - 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport ## Release History - 26 Sep 2024 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7083adf-a4ed-41c7-a3d6-86d5602cb367 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7083adf-a4ed-41c7-a3d6-86d5602cb367 26th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5478f3f-45d3-4c7e-b5dd-78d15acd3e4b ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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