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title: "Suffolk County Music Service Concert Tours"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Suffolk County Music Service Concert Tours

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-980c4d3c-c9ed-48d1-a5ee-3bed6a3d6527

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Suffolk County Music Service Concert Tours". This procurement falls under the travel agency and tourist assistance services industry. The tender is at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12.00pm on Friday, 7th January 2022. Clarification questions must be submitted by Friday, 24th December 2021, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st April 2022 until 31st August 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is below the threshold requirements, with applications welcome from interested suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for travel agencies, tour operators, and management service companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their offerings in the performance and cultural sector. Businesses with experience in organising concert tours or providing integrated travel management services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could allow companies to not only establish relationships with a key local authority but also to enhance their portfolios through impactful community engagements in the arts sector.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Suffolk County Music Service Concert Tours. 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. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12.00pm Friday 7th January 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is Friday 24th December 2021 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? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c173663-4edc-4e35-998d-e6bc46699524 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| 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

- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services
- 63515000 - Travel services
- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 16:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c173663-4edc-4e35-998d-e6bc46699524
- 10 Dec 2021 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c173663-4edc-4e35-998d-e6bc46699524

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c173663-4edc-4e35-998d-e6bc46699524
  10th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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