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Travel Management Company Reprovision

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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01 Nov 2024 at 11:00

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29 Sep 2023 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for the "Travel Management Company Reprovision" contract, focusing on providing a fully managed Business Travel service for UK and International travel. This procurement, classified under travel services (CPV 63515000), covers the South East region of the United Kingdom and entails a substantial contract valued at £2,800,000. The procurement process involved a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 1st January 2023 and concluding on 31st December 2024, offering an option for extension until 31st December 2024. The final award was published on 1st November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms capable of managing large-scale travel services. The contract was awarded to Key Travel Limited, indicating a preference for suppliers with extensive experience and capability in handling comprehensive travel arrangements. The businesses that would find this contract attractive include large travel management companies or firms specialising in both national and international travel logistics. With a considerable budget and a well-defined contract timeline, this tender is primarily suited for established companies in the travel industry with robust operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Company Reprovision

Notice Description

Provide the Customer with access to a fully Business Travel managed service for all UK and International travel and associated services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a7ce3b5-a731-4978-9d53-1488d320cb5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be95ae5a-76dd-40df-8ff2-3684207f28a9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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