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20 Jul 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Travel Management Service for Keele University" has reached the award stage. This contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the industry category of travel management services. Keele University Leisure Centre, located in Newcastle, England, is the buying organisation. The contract commenced on 19th July 2025 and is set to end on 18th July 2027. The procurement method used was a selective process involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 5th July 2025, and the supplier, KEY TRAVEL LIMITED, has been awarded the contract. The main focus is on comprehensive managed business travel services, offering opportunities for UK and international travel booking, accommodation, vehicle hire, travel risk management, and 24/7 support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel management sector, particularly those capable of providing tailored services for business travel, including integrated sustainability reporting and performance management. SMEs have a strong foothold in this framework, creating opportunities for growth and development in providing such niche services. The contract's requirement for a managed business travel service suits businesses that can deliver innovative and sustainable solutions while offering comprehensive support, positioning themselves as competitive players in this sector. Businesses with expertise in efficient travel solutions and experience in working within framework agreements will find this an attractive opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Travel Management Service for Keele University

Notice Description

Call-Off Agreement under the SUPC Travel Management Services Framework (Lot 3 - Combined Travel Services) for the provision of a comprehensive managed business travel service, including UK and international travel booking, accommodation, vehicle hire, travel risk management, and 24/7 support, with integrated sustainability reporting and performance management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e9243cd-4a3a-45fa-916f-a228fdacb88f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61824249-fb86-45df-b05c-46e4057fd741
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
SME

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2027 1-2 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
KEELE UNIVERSITY LEISURE CENTRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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