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Travel Portal

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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14 Nov 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Travel Portal" has been completed by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, aimed at facilitating the booking of trains, hotels, and flights via a centralised platform. This service falls under the industry category of supporting and auxiliary transport services, as well as business travel services, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through a direct award method under the NEPO507 framework. The tendering process, now at the award stage, concluded with the final award notice published on 14 November 2025, while the tender period ended on 5 November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 December 2025 and will run until 30 November 2026, with a total contract value of £1,280,000.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for the supplier, TravelPerk UK IRL Limited, a large-scale organisation. While the direct award method limited competition, businesses specialising in travel management and booking systems could find considerable value by exploring similar public contracts. The project’s focus on a comprehensive travel booking solution is ideally suited for businesses offering innovative digital services in the travel and transport sector, particularly those capable of integrating various booking solutions into a cohesive platform.

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Notice Title

Travel Portal

Notice Description

Travel portal to enable booking trains , hotels and flights in one place. Additional information: The contract was awarded following a direct award through the NEPO507 - Travel management services framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-094acce7-7c84-420a-80ba-f4e8cc3ff165
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c07e2b-19cb-427c-9a41-c5145842c381
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAVELPERK UK IRL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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