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Corporate Business Travel

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has concluded its procurement process for a Corporate Business Travel Management Service, appointing PERK UK Ltd as the supplier. The service encompasses rail, accommodation, air travel, and car hire, operated through both online and offline platforms to ensure seamless and cost-effective travel arrangements. This contract, valued at £225,000, spans three years starting from 1st March 2026, with potential for a one-year extension. Although the procurement method employed is a direct award, the focus was on appointing an innovative supplier capable of delivering comprehensive travel services. Key requirements include adherence to environmental standards and data security compliance, alongside additional provisions such as an exit plan and regular contract reviews for performance and continuous improvement. The service is set to benefit regions across the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, among others.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those with expertise in providing bespoke online booking systems and offering 24/7 traveller assistance. Companies with robust integrated systems, capable of managing traveller profiles and generating detailed management reports, can find themselves well-positioned to succeed in similar tenders. Additionally, businesses that have experience with environmental standards, GDPR, ISO 27001 compliance, and offering training programs for buying teams will find the landscape favourable. As the service encompasses global regions, suppliers with an international footprint, or those able to address diverse logistical needs, will be particularly competitive. The procurement process, though completed, highlights the importance of direct engagement with authorities like The North Yorkshire Council, showcasing how such collaboration can yield significant contracts and foster long-term business relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Business Travel

Notice Description

The Authority is procuring a comprehensive Corporate Travel Management Service to support the booking and management of business travel across the organisation. The project aims to appoint an innovative supplier capable of delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service through both an online booking platform and an offline support function. The service will cover rail, accommodation, air travel, and car hire, ensuring travellers and customers have timely, appropriate, and cost-effective travel arrangements. The supplier will work collaboratively with the Authority to streamline processes, support policy compliance, control costs, and provide ongoing management information to monitor spend and trends. Key requirements include a fully functional online booking system, traveller profile management, integration with third-party providers, consolidated invoicing, and extensive management reporting. The system must also provide traveller tracking capabilities, emergency support, and be available 24/7 with agreed service levels for system outages and operational response times. The contract will run for three years from March 2026, with an option to extend by one year. Additional obligations include environmental support, data security compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001), training for the Buying Team, and support for future changes such as potential moves to self-service booking. The supplier will also be required to provide an exit plan and participate in regular contract management reviews to ensure continuous improvement and performance against KPIs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ad57146-b6ce-4941-809c-b955a276be8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc720c8-9f73-4cdf-9929-3f258ffafd8d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERK

Further Information

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