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AwardUpdate

30 Jun 2025 at 12:21

TenderAmendment

13 May 2025 at 14:20

Tender

13 May 2025 at 14:13

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.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-616ef067-0b9f-43d7-84d0-381ec59cce24
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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SMB Group
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COALVILLE
Postcode
LE67 3TN
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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