Award

Travel Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

14 Nov 2024 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for Travel Management Services, focusing on business travel solutions within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process, tagged under the industry category of Business Travel Services (CPV id: 79997000), has reached the Award stage. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was valued at £15,000,000, with the contract period spanning from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2027. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25 July 2024, and the award date on 17 September 2024. The awarded supplier is Key Travel, a large organisation based in Manchester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management to provide cost-effective and high-quality services while contributing to a socially conscious mission. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria outlined by the University of Bristol. Such businesses will benefit from establishing a robust partnership with a prestigious academic institution and a substantial budget allocation, promoting growth and enhanced service delivery capabilities within the business travel sector.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Services

Notice Description

The University requires a Supplier to provide a cost-effective service for Business Travel Management Services that maximises value for money through the delivery of a timely, effective, up-to-date, socially conscious, and quality service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c807045-500e-4d86-948b-e59b56094119
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f29382-5a6e-4126-93bd-f79cb935e6ae
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-office@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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