Award

AT1436 - Travel & Accommodation

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 09:37

Award Notice
Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "AT1436 - Travel & Accommodation," which involves the provision of a travel and accommodation booking system. The procurement, classified under the Transport services (excluding waste transport) industry category, was managed through an open procedure. The process was initiated on 9th October 2025 and concluded with the award on 12th October 2025. The service will be delivered within England, United Kingdom, and spans from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2026. Notably, this procurement supports engagement with small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The total contract value amounts to £560,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the transport services sector. The contract being open to SMEs suggests that smaller companies with expertise in travel management and accommodation services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The open procedure adopted for this tender underscores the accessibility of such contracts, encouraging businesses with innovative solutions and competitive pricing in scheduled air transport services and related areas to participate. This is a promising opportunity for firms looking to establish or grow their footprint in the public sector travel and accommodation market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1436 - Travel & Accommodation

Notice Description

Travel and Accommodation booking system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-107fea64-a17d-445c-b838-4609b0eac1f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125ec23a-71d6-4d68-a111-b5b18334e468
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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