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Business Travel Management

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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25 May 2023 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract for Business Travel Management to Clarity Travel Ltd under the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £300,000 GBP, has an initial term of two years until 20th March 2025, with potential extensions. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 12th August 2022, with the contract period starting on 21st March 2023 and ending on 20th March 2025. The buying organization is the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service located in EXETER, England.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for SMEs in the business travel services industry to grow their business. The tender process, which led to the award, was collaborative and involved the South West Police Procurement Department. Businesses offering niche business travel services in the UK should consider engaging with the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service as they seek to fulfil their travel and venue requirements. Clarity Travel Ltd, the winning bidder, demonstrates that larger companies can also succeed in securing public procurement contracts in this sector.

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Notice Title

Business Travel Management

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract to Clarity Travel Ltd via Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement for Travel and Venue Solutions. Clarity Travel Ltd was identified as the winning bidder following a collaborative procurement led by the South West Police Procurement Department. The initial term of the Contract is two years (until 20th March 2025), with 2 x 12 month extensions available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74106068-6c03-43e8-ab0b-3d385899a802
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11904e00-add7-4e29-b8fa-d932523cf308
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2025 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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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