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Travel Management Company

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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19 Mar 2024 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for a Travel Management Company. The procurement process marked as complete aimed to secure cost-effective Business Travel Management Services valued at £3,000,000. The contract involves selecting a supplier through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on January 21, 2024, with the contract period running from March 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity with the University of Bristol for Business Travel Management Services presents a chance for service providers in the travel industry. Businesses that specialise in providing comprehensive and quality travel management services, particularly large-scale providers, are well-suited to compete. The contract offers an avenue for growth within the services sector and highlights the University's commitment to enriching its travel management offerings through this awarded contract.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Company

Notice Description

The University requires a Supplier to provide a cost-effective service for Business Travel Management Services that maximises value for money through the delivery of a timely, effective, up-to-date, socially conscious, and quality service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48ed18f2-884b-4f2b-bfd9-bc3d061930f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5707c709-943e-4143-8928-06f27b07d45e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 6-12 months
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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 1QU
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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