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title: "International Travel Support Services"
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# International Travel Support Services

Buyer: GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43540c19-1b0d-4ecd-be86-b7aa705289d5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "International Travel Support Services" is being conducted by GWE Business West Ltd, an organisation based in Bristol, England. This tender falls under the category of supporting and auxiliary transport services and is aimed at facilitating travel arrangements for selected businesses participating in a research and innovation programme focused on South Korea. With a maximum budget of £41,000 (inclusive of VAT), proposals are invited for the provision of comprehensive travel and logistical support. The tender was published on 5th July 2018, with a submission deadline of 22nd July 2018, and the contract period extending from 30th July 2018 to 30th September 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), research centres, and travel agencies that possess local knowledge and expertise in managing international travel logistics. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only contribute to the Global Business Accelerator Programme but also establish valuable connections within the booming market in South Korea. Successful engagement in this contract could lead to further opportunities in international travel support services, enhancing the growth potential for companies within this sector.

## 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 IUK's Global Business Accelerator Programme to run a research and innovation based programme. The programmes support SMEs, Universities, Research Centres and Tech Journalists from across the UK. Business West seeks to partner with an organisation that can support pre-selected organisations to visit South Korea. The Global Business Accelerator Programme will see 17 high growth businesses explore and exploit the opportunities in South Korea. Business West invite proposals for the delivery of International Travel Support Services to selected attendees. The maximum budget is PS41,000 (inclusive of VAT). The selected Tenderer will provide comprehensive travel and logistical support to all participants, both in the UK and in South Korea. 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 the visit. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43935bf9-0177-4ec9-b16f-d5f076b58ccd |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,410 |
| 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

- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2018 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43935bf9-0177-4ec9-b16f-d5f076b58ccd
- 5 Jul 2018 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4fc9c6f-840f-4c48-b68e-7d5ce55869bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43935bf9-0177-4ec9-b16f-d5f076b58ccd
  6th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4fc9c6f-840f-4c48-b68e-7d5ce55869bd
  5th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbda732e-6866-44a8-88fb-2ab5b6849ca7
  Invitation to Tender

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