Award

Public Sector Global Travel and Venue Solutions - Lot 1

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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03 May 2024 at 14:05

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23 Jun 2023 at 10:31

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27 Jul 2020 at 12:01

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27 Jul 2020 at 11:56

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27 Jul 2020 at 11:54

Award

22 Jul 2020 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for Public Sector Global Travel and Venue Solutions - Lot 1 under an open procedure. The total contract value is £396 million GBP, with a contract period from 16th June 2020 to 15th June 2024. The contracting authority requires travel booking solutions services, with Lot 1 including domestic and international travel and venue bookings. The main procurement category is services, and the tender period ended on 17th January 2020.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses in the travel management services sector to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to bid for this contract, given the suitability criteria. The Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement stage, focusing on travel management services. The contract value, procurement method, and the contract period details provide a clear picture for businesses interested in participating and growing their business through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Public Sector Global Travel and Venue Solutions - Lot 1

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) The booking of domestic and international travel and venues 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: This Contract Award Notice pertains to the award of Lot 1. Lot 2 has been awarded separately. Please note that the estimated Contract value is for Lots 1 and 2 (Solution A and Solution B) and is as per the published OJEU Notice. The framework will be established for 3 years with the option to extend for up to 1 further period of 12 months. The 12 month extension has been utilised and the contract end date is now 15 June 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44e1f211-9060-43ba-bcd3-e490b7a845b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a683eae-6753-45ba-b3bf-f68e07e8b5d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£396,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£396,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2024 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The minister for the cabinet office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLIGHT CENTRE (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS FCM TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

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