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GSS23129 - UK SBS Travel Management Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UK SBS Travel Management Services has been completed, with UK Shared Business Services Limited serving as the buying organisation. The contract is classified under travel and travel management services, indicating its relevance to the travel industry. This award notice signifies that the procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, specifically CCS RM6217 Travel and Venue Solutions - Lot 2 Booking Solutions UK & Overseas Points of Sale High Touch. Located in Swindon, England, the contracting process included a direct award that has recently been updated with a contract end date extension to 20 February 2027 under the optional extension clause. The procurement stage indicated on the notice is the award, as finalised on 16 February 2023.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth in the business travel sector, with a contract value of £800,000. Businesses that specialise in travel management services, particularly those structured as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), might find this contract highly suitable, given its focus on high-touch booking solutions both domestically and internationally. Companies poised to offer strategic expertise and innovative travel management solutions will be well-positioned to compete for similar framework agreements, aiding growth through service enhancement and increased client bases. The contract's extension further underscores the potential for long-term partnership and steady economic benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS23129 - UK SBS Travel Management Services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services Limited had a requirement for travel management services. This contract has been awarded via direct award against CCS RM6217 Travel and Venue Solutions - Lot 2 Booking Solutions UK & Overseas Points of Sale High Touch. Variation 001 - Contract end date extended from 21/02/2026 to 20/02/2027 in line with the optional extension clause within the original contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d998ce2-baf4-468a-9fa3-8e1c36a18bc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2023 - 20 Feb 2027 3-4 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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