Tender

Business Travel Management Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender Notice
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03 Jul 2018 at 09:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking tenders for its requirement for Business Travel Management Services, covering both UK and international travel needs. The procurement is classified under the travel agency and similar services category and is divided into two lots: Lot 1 includes air and hotel services as well as international vehicle hire, while Lot 2 is focused on rail travel booking services. The tender period ends on 6th August 2018, and the contract, valued at £1.2 million, begins on 1st February 2019 and runs until 31st January 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing broad participation in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering travel management services, especially those skilled in coordinating logistics for both air and rail travel. Suppliers should be capable of managing a variety of travel services and must bid for both lots to be considered. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making this an advantageous opportunity for SMEs in the travel and logistics sectors looking to expand their business with a reputable institution like the University of Warwick.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Travel Management Services

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement for Travel Management Services. The tender is split into two lots: Lot 1 - UK and International Air and Hotel services; Ferry services; Eurostar; International Vehicle Hire; and associated travel advisory services. Lot 2 - Rail travel booking service. Suppliers must bid for both lots. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53e7da36-e0b5-4677-a18e-0b352b7265f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4870655-b350-49a3-add8-6527fe6e3903
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 2-3 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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