Award

CA15829 - Travel Management Service

SMB GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

30 Jun 2025 at 11:21

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

13 May 2025 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Tender

13 May 2025 at 13:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The SMB Group has successfully concluded its procurement process for the CA15829 Travel Management Service, with the contract awarded on 30th June 2025. This tender, initiated under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, aimed to manage travel services, including support for their Apprenticeship Programme. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically travel management services, with a CPV code of 63516000. The process reached the awardUpdate stage, and the service period is set to commence on 1st September 2025, lasting until 31st August 2026. The contract covers a wide geographical reach including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond. The awarded supplier is BOOK-O-TEL LIMITED, with the contract valued at GBP 960,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the travel management sector by providing two distinct lots that cater to both general travel requirements and support for apprenticeship programmes within the SMB Group. Enterprises that specialise in comprehensive travel solutions and have experience or strategic interest in supporting educational initiatives would find this tender fitting for their core offerings. Given its suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it fosters business growth by allowing these entities to expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with a reputable educational institution, thus enhancing their portfolio in service delivery across various regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15829 - Travel Management Service

Notice Description

Travel Management Service including Apprenticeship Programme Includes Lots: Lot 1: General Travel Management Service for the SMB Group Lot 2: Travel Management Service to support Apprenticeship Programme To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15829. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15829 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91560729-e4f3-48e0-a965-f56ae68cac65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 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
SMB GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COALVILLE
Postcode
LE67 3TN
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Thornborough
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOK-O-TEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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