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25-50 The Provision of Staff Travel Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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28 Jul 2026 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Staff Travel Management Services" was conducted by the University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited. This tender, classified under the Travel Services industry, involves the management of business travel services for university staff. The procurement was finalised using a selective method through a call-off from the SUPC Framework Agreement for Travel Management Services. This contract, valued at £1,000,000, runs from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030 and is located in the West Midlands, UK. The award was announced on 28th July 2026 with a completion status, marking the end of the procurement stage.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in travel management services. Though the opportunity is complete, similar future tenders would suit large corporations that can provide comprehensive travel management solutions, including booking systems, duty-of-care services, and traveller support. The scale and scope of this contract, requiring the management of flights, accommodation, and other travel logistics, indicate that businesses with established infrastructure and expertise in managing extensive travel requirements are well-suited to compete for similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25-50 The Provision of Staff Travel Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of a managed business travel service for University staff, delivered by a specialist Travel Management Company. The service includes access to the booking and management of rail travel, flights, accommodation and car hire, together with traveller support, account management, management information, traveller tracking and duty-of-care services. A Further Competition was conducted through the SUPC Framework Agreement for Travel Management Services (PFB4053 SU). Term: 2 years, plus optional 24 month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19869339-af27-40db-b046-e83fdbe1ce72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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