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title: "International Travel Support - South Korea"
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# International Travel Support - South Korea

Buyer: GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-171ebaf3-c30b-4c2e-9091-7f77d9f678bd

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## Summary

GWE Business West Ltd, located in Bristol, has recently completed a tender for "International Travel Support - South Korea", aimed at providing comprehensive travel and logistical support for up to 18 participants visiting South Korea as part of the Global Business Innovation Programme. The tender process was open and concluded on 2nd August 2019, with the related contract period running from 13th August 2019 to 31st October 2019. This procurement falls under the category of travel agency and tourist assistance services, with a total contract value of £26,667.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the travel management and logistics sector, particularly those that specialise in international travel arrangements. Companies capable of demonstrating expertise in travel services, particularly those familiar with the South Korean market and its cultural nuances, would be well-positioned to compete. The tender caters to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE), encouraging diverse participation in this competitive procurement.

## Notice

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SUPPORT SERVICES - South Korea 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 the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) which will see up to 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 to visit South Korea. Support for no more than 18 attendees (15 Companies, 2 Support Staff, 1 Expert) The selected tenderer(s) will provide comprehensive travel and logistical support to all participants, both in the UK and in the selected countries. 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 each visit. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for logistical arrangements for each visit including travel to and from airports, transfers to hotels, in-country transportation, flights, hotels, booking of restaurants whilst in South Korea. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for arranging all visa requirements for each attendee and demonstrating these are in place. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for ensuring and demonstrating all attendees are adequately insured to visit their destination country. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document or visit the Business West Website - Tender Opportunities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc354430-9f31-4709-ab5b-ca00eab4d0df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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

- 3 Oct 2019 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc354430-9f31-4709-ab5b-ca00eab4d0df
- 11 Jul 2019 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23527168-2eed-48db-9b1c-d80e1070ac37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc354430-9f31-4709-ab5b-ca00eab4d0df
  3rd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23527168-2eed-48db-9b1c-d80e1070ac37
  11th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3459ae2-9026-4fe4-a75f-16fb20115a71
  Invitation to tender

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