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title: "Oxford Bus Company additional journeys for HOW24"
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# Oxford Bus Company additional journeys for HOW24

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c3d5b0b-80c7-4656-b7d8-29cef33fa9c7

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process for additional journeys with Oxford Bus Company, specifically for the HOW24 event travel services, under the classification of travel services (CPV: 63515000). This competitive quotation process with a limited procurement method culminated in an award to Thames Travel (Wallingford) Ltd. The procurement stage is complete, with the award status now active since 19th June 2024. The contract period runs from 29th June 2024 to 31st July 2024, with the total contract value amounting to £18,187.20. The services will be delivered to the address with postal code OX11 7ET, located in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs involved in the travel services industry to engage with public sector contracts and showcase their capability in event transportation. Businesses that can provide reliable and efficient travel solutions, particularly those experienced in managing event-related travel, would find this type of procurement process conducive to their growth. Being a competitive quotation process, it lays a platform for smaller enterprises and those equipped to deliver specific, high-quality services within a defined timeframe.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. This requirement was for event travel services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5e434c-0266-46d4-a65d-a4956ddc1ee7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,187 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | THAMES TRAVEL (WALLINGFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63515000 - Travel services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5e434c-0266-46d4-a65d-a4956ddc1ee7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5e434c-0266-46d4-a65d-a4956ddc1ee7
  26th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85952fea-b496-4ef0-8736-79f39e9302e0
  This file contains the redacted P.O.

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