Tender

Travel Management Services

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

18 Dec 2017 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure Travel Management Services through an open tender process. This opportunity was published on 18th December 2017 and is currently active, with the tender period ending on 19th January 2018. The services are classified under CPV code 63510000, which relates to travel agency and similar services, and will primarily be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The successful bidder will be required to begin contract performance on 9th April 2018, with the contract lasting until 8th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in corporate travel management and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in delivering high standards of service and their ability to enhance the travel processes of the Trust through cost-effective solutions. The focus on continuous improvements in travel behaviour and identifying cost-saving measures makes this a compelling opportunity for innovative travel management firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Management Services

Notice Description

The Trust has a requirement for travel services and wishes to go to the market and carry out a tender process in order to appoint an experienced provider of corporate travel and management to ensure that best value for money is obtained. The winning bidder should be dedicated to delivering a comprehensive travel management service at high service levels and seek to improve the Trust's travel process throughout the contract. This should include continually monitoring travel behaviour and identifying changes in order to promote improvements and streamlining to maximise the benefits and cost savings to the Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca48e59-b51c-4294-802e-faa26aea21a4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2018 - 8 Apr 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natasha.hadfield@christie.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+441614468526

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Further Information

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