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CCS RM6342 UK Booked National and International Business Travel

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has recently concluded a procurement process for the contract titled "CCS RM6342 UK Booked National and International Business Travel," pertaining to travel management services. Classified under the CPV code 63500000, it focuses on travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The contract covers a substantial value of £600,000 for services mainly located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award conducted via the CCS framework, with the award stage completed on 28th November 2025. The service contract, running from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, was awarded to Clarity Travel Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Manchester.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the travel management sector looking to expand their clientele and revenue through government contracts. Particularly suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this contract could facilitate considerable business growth by aligning service capabilities with the travel management requirements of public sector entities. Businesses specialising in offering comprehensive travel solutions, including national and international bookings, may find similar opportunities within the CCS framework beneficial for establishing long-term service agreements with public organisations. Business owners can leverage the contract duration to implement innovative travel solutions, potentially leading to additional contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

CCS RM6342 UK Booked National and International Business Travel

Notice Description

Travel management, an end to end service for UK booked and international business travel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58493818-250c-4e8d-b8f9-447631dcf53f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9440d5a1-ede1-481c-8242-9316ed311fc4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award via CCS RM6342 UK Booked National and International Business Travel
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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