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title: "UK_223 - Travel for the Giving Circles at the British Council - AWARD"
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# UK_223 - Travel for the Giving Circles at the British Council - AWARD

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33421dd8-ba80-46dc-ba31-cf12e3098061

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## Summary

The British Council has recently awarded a contract for travel agency services under the title "UK_223 - Travel for the Giving Circles at the British Council - AWARD." This procurement falls under the industry category of Travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services (CPV code 63500000). The contract spans UK and international locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, with a focus on bespoke travel programmes for high-net-worth individuals. The contract was awarded to ArtsAbroad Limited, and the procurement method was an open procedure. The contract period is from 11th October 2024 to 11th October 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd October 2024, and the award date being 21st January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel sector, particularly those experienced in organising high-end, tailored travel programmes. Companies that specialise in bespoke travel solutions, event management, and high-net-worth individual services will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The requirement for the agency to liaise with participants and manage comprehensive travel arrangements highlights the potential for building strong, long-term relationships with influential clients and the British Council. SMEs are encouraged to apply given the suitability criteria that favour small and medium-sized enterprises.

## Notice

A travel agency is required to collaborate on the design and delivery of bespoke UK and international travel programmes for supporters and advocates of the British Council. The agency should be able to prepare and organise a fully packaged trip (including itinerary, event management, transportation, accommodation and catering) designed in collaboration with the British Council's Development team. The agency will also be required to liaise with potential and confirmed participants - which will include high-net-worth / ultra-high-net-worth individuals and supporters of British Council - on their travel arrangements and to process their trip payments. Travel programmes will be paid for by the participants; the agency will be required to produce a budget for each individual travel programme that incorporates all costs (including British Council staff attendance) and therefore advises: a) the suggested cost to participants, and b) the minimum number of participants required to ensure that the programme operates cost neutrally to the British Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5516d816-59c8-44f9-aa23-6d250f9f8da6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,081,936 |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTSABROAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services
- 63515000 - Travel services
- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5516d816-59c8-44f9-aa23-6d250f9f8da6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5516d816-59c8-44f9-aa23-6d250f9f8da6
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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