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title: "GSS24061 - Travel Assistance Centre"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-08-29"
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# GSS24061 - Travel Assistance Centre

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64689c7a-37ec-4950-8031-61840987c8a3

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has successfully awarded the tender titled "GSS24061 - Travel Assistance Centre" to International SOS Assistance UK Limited. The procurement, classified under business travel services (CPV code 79997000), covers services within the United Kingdom. The process followed an open procedure (above threshold) and concluded with an award on 9th August 2024. The contract, valued at £500,000, runs from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027, with options to extend up to 31st July 2029. Key roles in the procurement were filled by Abigail Woods from UK SBS as the buyer’s contact point.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in travel assistance services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive travel risk management, including security and medical advice. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders as UK SBS promotes inclusivity. Firms that can demonstrate advanced service capabilities and a robust support infrastructure will find such contracts highly beneficial for expanding their operations and enhancing their industry standing.

## Notice

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This procurement is being concluded following an open tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33260144-1930-4d05-ad6d-3a7a420eeec8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £308,317 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL SOS ASSISTANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79997000 - Business travel services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33260144-1930-4d05-ad6d-3a7a420eeec8
- 8 Mar 2024 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac162f7f-f995-4314-ad6f-4ec0cee87ce0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33260144-1930-4d05-ad6d-3a7a420eeec8
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac162f7f-f995-4314-ad6f-4ec0cee87ce0
  8th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7318258-79f8-4e64-900d-b3dba7c6aa70
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75f4397e-035d-485b-a99c-853e9243807c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac85f2be-42bc-4cb3-b979-0655d19903a5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5e98ac5-ab88-4f34-84a4-16eddf00b447
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2386159e-3d14-48e4-9564-6a1d4201a573

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