Tender

RM6164 Public Sector Global Travel and Venue Solutions

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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04 Feb 2020 at 12:04

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04 Feb 2020 at 11:50

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30 Jan 2020 at 17:01

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30 Dec 2019 at 09:03

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19 Dec 2019 at 16:05

Tender

19 Dec 2019 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a tender process for the RM6164 Public Sector Global Travel and Venue Solutions. This framework agreement will cater to various UK public sector bodies, including central government departments, NHS organisations, and local authorities, focusing on travel booking services. The procurement is currently at the active stage, with the tender closing date set for 14 February 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £196 million, covering both domestic and international travel services and venue finding, divided into two lots. The contract is scheduled to commence on 9 March 2020 and will last until 8 March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially travel management companies, event planners, and those specialised in travel services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the framework's potential for significant revenue through extensive public sector contracts. Companies able to offer comprehensive travel solutions and innovative venue-finding services will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this open procurement process.

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Notice Title

RM6164 Public Sector Global Travel and Venue Solutions

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the Authority is putting in place a Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. The above contracting authority(s) have a need for travel booking solutions services. The travel booking solutions services covered by this Procurement have been sub-divided into two lots namely: Lot 1 (Solution A) Domestic and international travel and venue find booked from UK and overseas points of sale. Lot 2 (solution B) Domestic and international travel and venue find booked from UK points of sale. Crown Commercial Service reserves the right for an electronic auction to be held by contracting authority(s) during further competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement(s). Additional information: We are running this competition using the 'open procedure. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is seeking to establish a Framework Contract for Travel and Venue services on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by UK public sector bodies as described in the customer list. The framework consist of the following lots: Lot 1: (Solution A) domestic and international travel and venue find booked from UK and overseas points of sale; Lot 2: (solution B) Domestic and international travel and venue find booked from UK points of sale. Suppliers will be required to provide the deliverables (services) set out in the Specification, The full specification is set out in the IT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748f0714-f832-4944-a47d-9d54f1bf5d62
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

30196100 - Meeting planners

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£196,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 2024 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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