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title: "International Travel Support - South Korea"
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# International Travel Support - South Korea

Buyer: GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae23131a-0825-4e5b-8208-c26b0b20c342

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## Summary

The procurement process involves GWE Business West Ltd, a delivery partner for Innovate UK, seeking proposals for the "International Travel Support - South Korea" contract. This initiative is part of the Global Business Innovation Programme, aimed at facilitating international collaborations in research and innovation. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 11 December 2019. The delivery will take place in the South West of England and South Korea, with a contract value of £32,000. The awarded contract will be effective from 23 December 2019 to 25 March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering travel agency services and logistical support. Companies with expertise in travel arrangements, visa handling, and in-country services will find themselves well-positioned to respond competitively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract seeks to engage up to 18 attendees, including high-growth businesses from the UK, all while promoting international business interactions.

## 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 the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) which will see up to 15 high growth businesses explore and exploit the opportunities in South Korea. Business West invite proposals for the delivery of International Travel Services to selected attendees to visit South Korea. Support for no more than 18 attendees (15 Companies, 2 Support Staff, 1 Expert) The selected tenderer(s) will provide comprehensive travel and logistical support to all participants, both in the UK and in the selected countries. 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 each visit. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for logistical arrangements for each visit including travel to and from airports, transfers to hotels, in-country transportation, flights, hotels, booking of restaurants whilst in South Korea. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for arranging all visa requirements for each attendee and demonstrating these are in place. The successful tenderer(s) will be responsible for ensuring and demonstrating all attendees are adequately insured to visit their destination country. 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/f7b56504-313b-4257-bc02-7a591eb57ad6 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2019 - 25 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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

- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2020 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b56504-313b-4257-bc02-7a591eb57ad6
- 14 Nov 2019 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ad617b-3153-4423-9974-cfce39b5e31d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b56504-313b-4257-bc02-7a591eb57ad6
  29th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ad617b-3153-4423-9974-cfce39b5e31d
  14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e2be432-2a46-44a7-b499-bdc709bd551d
  Invitation to Tender

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