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NU/1597 Travel Agency Services

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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18 Jan 2022 at 17:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking to award a contract for travel agency services (NU/1597). This contract falls under the category of supporting and auxiliary transport services and is valued at £5,000,000. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1 February 2022 and concluding on 31 January 2024. The tender period ended on 10 November 2021, and the associated services cover both UK and international travel needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel agency services, including comprehensive travel management, booking systems, and associated logistical support. Companies equipped to provide end-to-end travel solutions, including air, rail, hotel bookings, and visa services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Selective Travel Management, highlights the competitive landscape in this sector, making it essential for prospective bidders to showcase innovative service offerings and robust operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NU/1597 Travel Agency Services

Notice Description

This contract is to provide the University with access to a fully managed travel agency service for all UK and International travel and associated services. The University will be able to research and book using an online tool and/or via offline booking channels using a traditional call centre/agent type operation (on the lowest cost non-Premium Line telephone number). This contract will cover UK and International Air, Rail, and Hotel services, Ferry services, Eurostar, International Vehicle Hire, Visa services and relevant professional advice to all bookers..

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2da8fc2a-9f65-4244-8748-6aa7555df3c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae9cba9-36e4-4d0f-b225-ca70c50aac12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Leigh Anderson
Contact Email
leigh.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912088618

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SELECTIVE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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