Award

Air, Ferry, International Rail Booking Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2021 at 07:36

Tender

27 Feb 2020 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has conducted a competitive procurement process for "Air, Ferry, International Rail Booking Services," with the intention of appointing a single service provider. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified as travel management services. The contract, with a total estimated value between GBP 65,750,000 and GBP 92,050,000, is set to commence on 17th August 2020, with a potential end date of 5th January 2026. The competitive procedure with negotiation was used as the procurement method, and the tender period closed on 25th March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the travel management sector, particularly those specialising in air, ferry, and international rail booking services. Companies equipped to handle complex travel arrangements and manage substantial spend for large organisations, preferably with experience in catering to the needs of large clients like the BBC, would be well-positioned to compete. As this contract supports wide-ranging travel requirements across various locations including the UK and international destinations, it could allow a successful bidder to establish a long-term partnership with a prominent media organisation.

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Notice Title

Air, Ferry, International Rail Booking Services

Notice Description

The BBC is acting on its own and on behalf of its commercial subsidiaries within BBC Commercial Holdings Ltd, including BBC Studios, to conduct a competitive procurement with the intention of appointing 1 service provider for the provision of - air, ferry, international rail booking services. The service provider will manage the end-to-end process of sourcing, booking and managing the BBC's spend for air, ferry and international rail travel - as outlined within the tender documents. The value of the contract covers the maximum total spend over the contracts term, including extensions - incorporating fares, fees to the service provider, in addition to the cost of bookings made by BBC Commercial Holdings Ltd. It is not indicative of what the appointed service provider will be remunerated for their services or what the BBC is committed to spend for air, ferry and international rail travel under the contract. The value of spend for the contract, is expected to range between GBP 65 750 000 and GBP 92 050 000. The initial term which may be extended at the option of the BBC, in increments of any length of time on any number of occasions except that the cumulative maximum duration of any extension period(s) beyond the end of the initial term pursuant to this shall not exceed 2 calendar years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-781e2159-4eac-4b06-b783-014b21b42d18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4e6e91-f16f-4366-9029-bd876b32c2b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£92,050,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,050,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 5 Jan 2026 Over 5 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
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Mark Brice
Contact Email
mark.brice@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7TQ
Post Town
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GBT TRAVEL SERVICES UK LTD T/A AMERICAN EXPRESS GLOBAL BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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