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Award Notice for Provision of Student Group Travel Services Under the Travel Management Framework 2024 Reference: PFB4053 Lot 2 - Student Group Travel

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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21 Feb 2025 at 16:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed the awarding stage for the procurement process titled "Award Notice for Provision of Student Group Travel Services Under the Travel Management Framework 2024 Reference: PFB4053 Lot 2 - Student Group Travel." This tender, falling under the industry category of travel management services (CPV code 63516000), was aimed at procuring student group travel services. The procurement is being conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 19th December 2024 and ending on 18th December 2026. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £500,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 26th November 2024 and the award date on 17th December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management services, especially those with experience in managing group travel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria. The contract offers substantial business growth potential over its two-year duration, with Diversity Travel being the awarded supplier. Companies looking to support educational institutions with their travel requirements are well-suited to this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for Provision of Student Group Travel Services Under the Travel Management Framework 2024 Reference: PFB4053 Lot 2 - Student Group Travel

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders for the Provision of Student Group Travel Services under Lot 2 - Student Group Travel of the Travel Management Services framework. Reference: PFB4053. Please note all values in this notice have been rounded up and are indicative of the total cost of Student Group Travel through the Travel Management Company over the total potential contract period rather than fees to the company. The contract end date includes all optional extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34c6dca3-92cb-402a-978f-4c8514023c4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b6fcd1-e977-43a3-8266-1ff44e9f2e38
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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