Tender

Provision of travel management services contract

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd is seeking proposals for the "Provision of travel management services contract" as part of an open tender process. This procurement is classified under travel management services, focusing on domestic and international travel arrangements. The tender period concludes on 25th October 2021, with the contract commencing on 30th November 2021 and continuing until 30th October 2025. The majority of deliverables will be based in the West Midlands region (postal code B1 2ND), covering various international markets, including Australia and the USA.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive solutions for booking and managing travel itineraries. Companies that possess an online booking tool and can offer dedicated support for travel arrangements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This opportunity could be particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises looking to grow their client base in the corporate travel sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of travel management services contract

Notice Description

WMGC Ltd requires setting up a Framework Agreement with a single Travel Management Company at no volume guarantee basis to assist in the planning, booking, organisation, scheduling and issue resolution of both domestic and international travel. The Travel Management Company should have an Online Booking Tool (OBT) software which has the ability to integrate with WMGC Ltd expense management solution and a team of dedicated back office staff who will be able to learn, understand and provide WMGC LTD travel requirements inline with travel policy and guidelines.The services of an experienced Travel Management Company is required for the following markets a) Australia b) USA and Canada c) India d) Singapore and Malaysia e) Dubai f) China This tender will cover the provision of a fully managed travel service for the purpose of booking all rail and air travel tickets, all hotel accommodation and other requirements related to business travel. The selected contractor to this Framework will provide WMGC Ltd with travel related services that will enable staff and event planners to book flights, accommodation and with an online booking tool (OBT) and, when required, with the assistance of a live contact centre agent who can completely book full trip itineraries for both international and domestic travel. The BATP and BAU has a requirement for both domestic (within United Kingdom) and overseas travel to key markets and the intention of this 4-year Framework Agreement is to standardise and control corporate travel across the business. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8789ad56-a790-44db-a58f-ee8d54e6f8d9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

55241000 - Holiday centre services

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2021 - 30 Oct 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B1 2ND
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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