Tender

Travel Management Services - Y21005

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)

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Tender

29 Jan 2021 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (trading as KCS) is initiating a tender for "Travel Management Services - Y21005" in the services industry, located in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 12th March 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £50 million, with a contract period commencing from 1st May 2021 and concluding on 30th April 2025. The procurement method is open, meaning that all interested parties can submit proposals to meet the specified requirements, which range from booking services to event management.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the travel services sector, particularly those that specialise in online and offline booking services, accommodation, and event management. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to enable competitive pricing and service-oriented solutions. Companies with expertise in rail and air travel arrangements or those capable of providing comprehensive travel support services will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this substantial contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Management Services - Y21005

Notice Description

The main purpose of this Framework Agreement is to provide a competitively priced, service centred and easy to use online and offline travel booking service. We envisage that this Framework Agreement will be able to provide a place where Customers can research, book and manage their travel requirements and any additional supporting services that they may require both online and offline. Indicative requirements include, but are not limited to, the following applications: * Booking Online & Offline * Rail Travel & Cross Channel Rail Services * Air Travel Domestic, European & International * Accommodation * Conference Event Management & Planning * Venue Hire * Travel Visa Services * Other associated services Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d1f6f35-1e8f-4b66-b223-248fead04b14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd06023-e4e1-435c-bf97-aec445b0357f
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2025 4-5 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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