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title: "Export Market Visits and Exhibition Travel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dd4b"
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# Export Market Visits and Exhibition Travel

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dd4b

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has completed the award process for the contract titled "Export Market Visits and Exhibition Travel," within the services category. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded to CT Travel Group Ltd. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, was signed on 13th October 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is currently active. The main procurement category is services related to travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The location of the contracting authority is in Caerdydd / Cardiff, UK.

This contract for travel services and logistic support for trade missions and exhibitions presents an opportunity for businesses in the travel and tourism industry to expand their operations. Companies specializing in providing travel, accommodation, and logistical services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process involved evaluation criteria based on technical quality and cost, with the successful supplier expected to deliver community benefits in support of economic and social objectives. The contract offers potential for growth and collaboration to suppliers aiming to provide travel services for Welsh Government staff on international trade missions.

## Notice

The Client is seeking a supplier to manage the delivery of travel, accommodation and trade mission requirements. Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for Export Market Visits and Exhibition Travel Contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government is seeking to establish a single supplier contract to provide travel services and logistical support for Welsh Government staff travelling overseas for trade missions and exhibitions. This tender exercise aims to ensure that the Welsh Government has access to the necessary support for arranging and managing the logistics of travel to and from markets and trade exhibitions. This will cover a range of activities including transport, accommodation, venue hire, in market transport and collecting the companies contribution towards their travel and accommodation.

Renewal: 12 months extension included

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031527-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CT TRAVEL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2023 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031527-2023
- 28 Jun 2023 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018443-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://wales.gov
- http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

## Provenance

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