Planning

Request for Information - Travel Services

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Apr 2017 at 09:36

Planning

08 Feb 2017 at 17:05

Planning

08 Feb 2017 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is currently planning a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Travel Services. This procurement process aims to gather insights from potential providers in three key areas: travel agency and fulfillment services, online travel booking tools, and travel payment solutions. The engagement period is set to conclude on 23rd February 2018, with the deadline for submitting responses to this RFI being 3rd March 2017. The services are classified under the industry category of travel management, specifically concerning business travel and associated solutions, with a focus on suppliers based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management, online booking systems, and payment solutions. Companies adept in integrating travel services and those offering innovative travel-related software stand to benefit from this engagement. Additionally, travel agencies and businesses providing tailored business travel solutions could align their offerings with the University’s current and future needs in this sector, promoting potential growth through collaboration and service provision.

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Notice Title

Request for Information - Travel Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to gather information by exploring the market for suitably experienced potential providers of services and solutions in 3 key areas: * Travel agency and fulfillment services * Online travel booking tools * Travel payment solutions Through this request for information exercise, we are open to receiving information from suppliers spanning all 3 areas including travel management companies offering fully integrated booking and payment services, as well as specialist suppliers providing business travel booking software and /or travel payment solutions such as lodge cards. It should be noted that the University is currently in contract for travel agency services and that current contracts are expected to continue into 2018. As such we do not anticipate conducting a competitive processes for any travel related services in 2017. At this point this exercise is for information gathering purposes only. The University of Warwick shall have no obligation to acquire any products or services as a result of this RFI. To respond to this RFI please complete the online RFI questionnaire on In-Tend www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick. Project Ref: CP-02-17-Travel-RFI. The deadline for submitting a completed RFI is 3rd March 2017. Additional information: To respond to this RFI please complete the online RFI questionnaire on In-Tend www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick, project ref: Ref: CP-02-17-Travel-RFI. The deadline for submitting a completed RFI is 3rd March 2017. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-044cdb0f-fe4e-4844-847a-2bd85b8e7cc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1966fbed-657d-4e5e-be17-7508f5e5f39c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Caroline Plane
Contact Email
c.plane@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7EZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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