TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL AIR TICKETS FOR AUTHORITIES, EMPLOYEES, TEACHERS, AND INVITED RESEARCHERS (FOR PRESENTATIONS, SEMINARS, LECTURES, COURSES, OTHERS) FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HIGHER STUDIES.

This tender, identified by process code COTS-IAEN-2025-001-2575, seeks to procure travel agency services for the provision of international and national air tickets. The services are intended for authorities, employees, teachers, and invited researchers associated with the National Institute of Higher Studies (Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales). These tickets will facilitate participation in various academic and professional events, including presentations, seminars, lectures, and courses. The required item includes the sale of travel tickets, with a total estimated budget of USD 82,270.18 for one unit. The contracting entity is the National Institute of Higher Studies, which will follow a quotation modality for this procurement. Eligible bidders must meet several criteria, including the submission of an economic offer, general experience, specific experience, technical personnel experience, and compliance with local micro and small enterprises (MYPES) and social enterprises (EPS) regulations. This tender is crucial for supporting the mobility of academic and professional personnel, thereby enhancing the institute's educational and research initiatives.

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Ecuador, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 82,270.

Published through SERCOP Ecuador, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.