Published date: 6 February 2020
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Awarded contract (published 6 July 2020)
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Contract summary
Industry
Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services - 63500000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£60,000
Procurement reference
032
Published date
6 February 2020
Closing date
21 February 2020
Contract start date
28 February 2020
Contract end date
30 June 2020
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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
About the buyer
Contact name
Paul Coopey
Address
LEIGH COURT BUSINESS CENTRE
BRISTOL
BS83RA
England
Telephone
01275 370883
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