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Travel Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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27 Oct 2021 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a public procurement for Travel Management Services, valued at £28 million, via a selective procurement method under the SUPC Travel Management Services Framework Agreement. The contract initiated on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th September 2025. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 18th August 2021, and the tender period concluded on 17th August 2021. The services are primarily classified under travel agency and business travel services, with delivery required at the university's campus in Southampton (postal code SO17 1BJ).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the travel management and services sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer innovative solutions in this area. Businesses that excel in providing comprehensive travel arrangements, efficient customer service, and cost-effective travel management solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this substantial contract.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of Travel Management Services via direct award under the SUPC Travel Management Services Framework Agreement PFB4039SU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40b02320-1a58-4fe4-bf03-62415b86ccf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b66297b-3f57-494b-a1ba-3c8997efeb5a
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

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


CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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