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title: "International Travel Support - China"
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# International Travel Support - China

Buyer: GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fa2f9f6-c7ee-457c-a1fd-a995808cf6a3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "International Travel Support - China" initiative is being conducted by GWE Business West Ltd, a delivery partner for the UK Innovation & Technology (IUK) programme based in Bristol, South West England. This project aims to facilitate international collaborations for up to 15 high-growth businesses as part of the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP). The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the relevant award published on 28th February 2019. The contract involves providing travel and logistical support for 18 attendees from the UK to China, with the contract set to run from 28th January 2019 to 31st March 2019. The contract value is £27,945, and the procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services, particularly those with experience in international travel logistics and cultural knowledge of China. Companies capable of providing comprehensive travel support, including visa management, accommodation arrangements, and in-country transportation, will be well-suited to compete. The successful delivery agency will bolster international business engagement, making this an appealing venture for SMEs seeking to expand their market reach and enhance their service offerings.

## 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 the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) which will see up to 15 high growth businesses explore and exploit the opportunities in China. Business West invite proposals for the delivery of International Travel Services to selected attendees to visit China. 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 China. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e00a5e7-b43e-4ed4-9db6-b7fc960d42d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,945 |
| 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

- 28 Feb 2019 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e00a5e7-b43e-4ed4-9db6-b7fc960d42d4
- 10 Jan 2019 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4feca62e-a638-4928-8872-6436bfcacbdd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e00a5e7-b43e-4ed4-9db6-b7fc960d42d4
  28th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4feca62e-a638-4928-8872-6436bfcacbdd
  10th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56a26250-909f-4842-9498-ec38665d0bc8
  Invitation to tender

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