--- title: "THE PROVISION OF TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3098f7ef-8b22-4fc6-a3c6-d6c112630997" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3098f7ef-8b22-4fc6-a3c6-d6c112630997" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3098f7ef-8b22-4fc6-a3c6-d6c112630997.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3098f7ef-8b22-4fc6-a3c6-d6c112630997.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON & PARTNERS LIMITED" published: "2017-12-01" --- # THE PROVISION OF TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES Buyer: LONDON & PARTNERS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3098f7ef-8b22-4fc6-a3c6-d6c112630997 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3098f7ef-8b22-4fc6-a3c6-d6c112630997) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3098f7ef-8b22-4fc6-a3c6-d6c112630997.json) ## Summary The procurement process is managed by London & Partners Limited, which is seeking to award a contract for the provision of travel agency services as part of the Mayor's International Business Programme (MIBP). This initiative, funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aims to assist London SMEs in expanding internationally over a three-year timeline. The tender covers travel agency services for a period of 13 months, commencing from November 2017, and has an estimated contract value of £300,000. The procurement method followed is an open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period closing on 29 September 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel services, including those capable of providing comprehensive logistics management for international trade missions. Companies that can offer flexible travel options, accommodation arrangements, and event venue sourcing will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on supporting SMEs indicates that smaller enterprises or those focused on social value creation could be favourable contenders for this procurement opportunity. ## Notice The "Mayor's International Business Programme" (MIBP) is an initiative delivered by London & Partners and funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The MIBP aims to support London SMEs to expand internationally over a 3-year period. One of the main activities is International Trade Missions which connect the high-growth cohort companies with potential customers and partners across the world. The purpose of this call for tender is to seek a competitive price for travel agency services for 13 months, commencing November 2017. The travel agency shall be able to find and present various travel options/routes, connection flights to a requested destination, hotel options including venue hire for events and meetings, logistic management including in market support for 15 estimated missions. Additional information: The amended version includes the following: - Change of Breakdown/Phasing (section 4.4) - Clarification on the Award Criteria (section 6.3) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5fb500-1e07-4122-be20-3ca14c5a2c52 | | 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 | 1 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £300,000 | | 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 | LONDON & PARTNERS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 2RR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DUKE'S COURT 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 - 1 Dec 2017 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5fb500-1e07-4122-be20-3ca14c5a2c52 - 14 Sep 2017 at 11:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad7cde2-fd96-4199-9cd3-b1141eb1d285 - 14 Sep 2017 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad7cde2-fd96-4199-9cd3-b1141eb1d285 - 13 Sep 2017 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad7cde2-fd96-4199-9cd3-b1141eb1d285 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5fb500-1e07-4122-be20-3ca14c5a2c52 1st December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad7cde2-fd96-4199-9cd3-b1141eb1d285 14th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cec737cb-d7d3-4d84-8ce2-be32b7590f2c Application Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d83628b-5e15-4ea8-8801-7904b6949933 Request For Proposal (RFP) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df64bf98-4955-4fd8-bd90-1a4a158cc33c Amended Request for Proposal (RFP) ## Notice URLs - http://www.londonandpartners.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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