--- title: "Suffolk County Music Service European Music Tours for Suffolk Youth Orchestra and Suffolk Youth Wind Band 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e1259ea-eead-4d7c-89f2-8da70c1d61a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e1259ea-eead-4d7c-89f2-8da70c1d61a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e1259ea-eead-4d7c-89f2-8da70c1d61a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e1259ea-eead-4d7c-89f2-8da70c1d61a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-30" --- # Suffolk County Music Service European Music Tours for Suffolk Youth Orchestra and Suffolk Youth Wind Band 2025 Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e1259ea-eead-4d7c-89f2-8da70c1d61a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e1259ea-eead-4d7c-89f2-8da70c1d61a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e1259ea-eead-4d7c-89f2-8da70c1d61a3.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of European Music Tours for Suffolk Youth Orchestra and Suffolk Youth Wind Band in 2025. The procurement process is at the Tender stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The contract, valued at £179,000 exclusive of VAT, includes an optional extension. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12 noon on Thursday, 14th November 2024, with clarification questions due by Monday, 14th October 2024. The contract will commence on 16th December 2024 and conclude on 30th September 2025. This opportunity, classified under organisations of package tours, is based in Suffolk with a postal code address of IP1 2BX. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in travel agency and similar services, as well as travel management services. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating businesses will have the chance to facilitate high-profile music tours, enhancing their portfolio and potentially leading to future contracts with similar requirements. With Suffolk County Council as the buying organisation, this project promises a credible and impactful platform for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the music and travel industry. ## Notice Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Suffolk County Music Service European Music Tours for Suffolk Youth Orchestra and Suffolk Youth Wind Band 2025 This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS179,000.00 exclusive of VAT including optional extension. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon Thursday 14th November 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is Monday 14th October 2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3334aa-133a-4fad-a2c1-dc55d3a1003e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £179,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES) | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services - 63511000 - Organisation of package tours - 63516000 - Travel management services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2024 at 07:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3334aa-133a-4fad-a2c1-dc55d3a1003e - 30 Sep 2024 at 07:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3334aa-133a-4fad-a2c1-dc55d3a1003e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3334aa-133a-4fad-a2c1-dc55d3a1003e 30th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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