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Travel Management Company

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Agricultural University is seeking a Travel Management Company to provide travel management services, classified under CPV code 63516000. This procurement process, initiated as a tender, is currently at the award stage, following a selective procurement method that is a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £750,000, with a contract period commencing from 1st July 2019 and concluding on 6th July 2021. The relevant tender period ended on 17th May 2019, and the services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel management sector, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it has been designated suitable for them. Companies specialising in travel coordination, logistics, and related services can benefit from this contract, allowing them to expand their operations and client portfolio. Given the scale of the contract and the ongoing nature of the services until mid-2021, prospective suppliers should consider positioning themselves to meet potential future requirements in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Management Company

Notice Description

Travel management company

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65e05076-c349-4492-8c77-60f4ebe5d003
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d8081e-1c7d-416b-840a-50089d3e9f6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 6 Jul 2021 2-3 years
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
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Katie Humphries
Contact Email
katie.humphries@rau.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01285 652531

Buyer Location

Locality
CIRENCESTER
Postcode
GL7 6JS
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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