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Domestic and International Business Travel

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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30 Oct 2024 at 14:34

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11 Oct 2024 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract to Clarity Travel Limited for the provision of domestic and international business travel and venue booking services for its employees. This contract, valued at £100,000,000, spans from 23rd April 2024 to 22nd April 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. It encompasses services across various regions, including the UK, Europe, the Channel Islands, and other international locations. The procurement method was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is complete with the award process having been finalised on 13th September 2024.

This awarding presents substantial opportunities for businesses particularly in the travel and venue booking industry. SMEs are specifically encouraged to engage with such contracts, given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. Companies with experience in managing large-scale travel logistics and having capabilities for providing comprehensive venue solutions will find this tender highly advantageous for business growth. The substantial contract value and wide geographical scope suggest a robust potential for revenue and market expansion for competent suppliers in the travel services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic and International Business Travel

Notice Description

A call-off contract with Clarity Travel Limited for provision of travel and venue booking services for DBT employees. The contract period is 36 months with an extension option of a further 12 months. The total contract value is PS100,000,000 (including the extension option)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1abd0245-5371-4bd3-b38d-81484a9592c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73891508-c9de-4fd3-8f79-2920d1d08b74
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2024 - 22 Apr 2027 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 1EP
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

Further Information

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