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Travel Management System

O F W A T

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15 Apr 2026 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Travel Management System, initiated by O F W A T, focuses on UK-booked national and international business travel services. The procurement falls under the industry category of travel management services and is set within the geographical regions of England and Wales. The process has reached the award stage and was completed with an award on 20th March 2026. The contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2027. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, valuing the service at £500,000.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in travel management services. Large-scale enterprises capable of handling comprehensive travel arrangements for business purposes across national and international platforms would find this tender particularly beneficial. With the contract awarded to Clarity Business Travel, businesses in this sector can explore long-term relationships and framework agreements with public authorities like O F W A T to enhance market presence and revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Management System

Notice Description

UK-Booked National and International Business Travel

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5322219a-9f32-4203-960a-2a5a8003f0ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff6aa58-950a-4ef5-a703-80eb5a37e1b5
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY BUSINESS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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