Tender

Supply of Travel Management Services Y25011

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 14:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (trading as Procurement Services) has initiated a tender process for the "Supply of Travel Management Services Y25011". This contract falls under the industry category of Travel Management Services (CPV: 63516000) and aims to provide comprehensive, high-quality travel management solutions for the public sector. The procurement covers a range of geographical locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender is currently in the active stage with the tender period ending on 8th April 2025 and the contract execution set from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029. The total contract value is estimated at £500,000,000 with procurement being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering expert travel management solutions. Businesses that can provide both online and offline services, along with advisory and administrative support, will find this tender advantageous. Additionally, suppliers who have implemented sustainable travel solutions and possess capabilities to track and report on carbon emissions will stand out. This contract aligns with the needs of travel management companies looking to expand their market within the public sector through long-term, large-scale agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Travel Management Services Y25011

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement will provide the public sector with a one-stop-shop offering a range of high quality, service-focused, compliant travel management solutions. Covering the provision of both online and offline services, suppliers will be expected to be able to provide a wide range of solutions, whilst also offering advisory and administrative support. Suppliers will be required to give details of how they will provide Customers with sustainable travel solutions, how they track and report on carbon emissions, and what initiatives they have implemented to offset carbon emissions associated with travel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43a9aed2-883c-46c0-8090-332f305e5f4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b62830e-a232-4e3c-bbdb-e4d111923a98
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
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 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 PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
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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