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Business Travel Contract Extension

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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27 Jul 2021 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

Solent University has awarded a contract titled “Business Travel Contract Extension” within the Business travel services industry category. The procurement process, which is currently in the Award stage, is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract extension addresses the ongoing uncertainties in travel due to the pandemic and is valued at an estimated £100,000, effective from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. This notice serves transparency purposes as the contract has already been awarded, with the tender period closing on 30 June 2021.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management services to engage with Solent University. With no guaranteed minimum expenditure due to travel restrictions, companies that can demonstrate agility and adaptability in service delivery may find this an advantageous contract to pursue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will particularly benefit, as they are encouraged to compete in this process, making it a suitable avenue for those firms focused on innovative travel solutions during uncertain times.

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Notice Title

Business Travel Contract Extension

Notice Description

Extension of existing business travel management company contract to cover period of travel uncertainty due to pandemic in accordance with regulation 72 of the PCR's. This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5959be54-7304-4867-8129-441938a4d782
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40076b9d-d55d-42e5-8caf-f2e56ba1c242
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Extension to existing Framework Call-off
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 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
SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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