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Provision of Global Booked Travel Services for UKEF

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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10 Nov 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Export Finance involved the provision of Global Booked Travel Services, addressing the need for travel management within the services industry category. This contract, located in the United Kingdom, was the result of a selective procurement method through a Direct Award under Lot 2 of the Crown Commercial Services Framework. The process stage is now complete, with the award made to Clarity Travel Limited for an initial period of three years, starting from 13th October 2025, and valued at £6 million. Notably, the contract includes options for two additional 12-month periods, each worth £2 million, culminating in a total potential value of £10 million.

This tender creates a strategic growth opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management services. Companies with expertise in handling national and international business travel, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to engage with such contracts. By leveraging this framework, businesses can enhance their service offerings across the United Kingdom, tapping into extensive travel requirements and fostering long-term relationships with high-profile clients like UK Export Finance. This contract represents a significant business opportunity for suppliers able to deliver complex travel solutions efficiently.

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Notice Title

Provision of Global Booked Travel Services for UKEF

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Travel Booking Services has been awarded via Direct Award as allowed under Lot 2: UK Booked National and International Business Travel of Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Ref: RM6342 Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions. Contract awarded for an initial period of 3 years at a value of PS6M. Two x 12 month option periods are available, each at a value of PS2M.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67160dbd-d450-4f9a-8025-c83393dc5dd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b4a88d-bc2e-4574-b421-5a9923e24228
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

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