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title: "International Travel Support Service"
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# International Travel Support Service

Buyer: GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5ae5fc7-b6d2-4229-91df-3db7cc9625c2

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## Summary

GWE Business West Ltd, based in Bristol, has recently completed the award of the "International Travel Support Service" contract. This project, classified under travel agency and tourist assistance services, aimed to provide comprehensive travel and logistical support for up to 30 high-growth businesses visiting South Korea as part of the Global Business Innovation Programme. The open procurement process attracted proposals until 21 February 2020, with the contract period running from 28 February 2020 to 30 June 2020. The awarded contract value is £48,605.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for travel agencies and logistics providers with expertise in international travel arrangements, particularly those familiar with South Korean operations. Businesses capable of offering travel, accommodation, and on-the-ground support services can capitalise on this contract, enabling them to expand their service portfolios in the lucrative business travel sector. SMEs with experience in international travel and cultural connections in South Korea may find this an especially advantageous area for growth.

## 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 30 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 30 attendees (30 Companies, 3 Support Staff) The selected tenderer 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 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 will be responsible for arranging all visa requirements for each attendee and demonstrating these are in place. The successful tenderer 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 or visit the Business West Website - Tender Opportunities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671bf564-a965-45c8-9380-9cac0babe119 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,605 |
| 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

- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2020 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671bf564-a965-45c8-9380-9cac0babe119
- 6 Feb 2020 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cf238f-92d6-4a10-8da1-549ecacfafb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671bf564-a965-45c8-9380-9cac0babe119
  6th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cf238f-92d6-4a10-8da1-549ecacfafb6
  6th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9675135-3a74-4993-987c-52fff0ca70e9
  Invitation to Tender

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