Tender

International Travel Management Services

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, located in York, is seeking a Travel Management Company (TMC) to handle international travel arrangements for the University. This tender, titled "International Travel Management Services," falls under the category of travel management services (CPV code: 63516000) and is relevant to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The current contract ends in September 2025, and the new contract, commencing on 24th September 2025, will run until 23rd September 2027. The tender process is now in the active stage, with the tender period concluding on 1st July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in travel management, particularly those with robust online and offline support capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, making it an excellent growth opportunity for companies in the travel services sector. The University is particularly interested in vendors who can provide comprehensive travel booking solutions including air, rail, and accommodation, alongside 24-hour emergency support, thereby catering to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.

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Notice Title

International Travel Management Services

Notice Description

The University requires a Travel Management Company (TMC) that is able to facilitate non UK travel booking needs for a diverse range of stakeholders, including but not limited to Air Travel, Rail Travel and Accommodation Booking. The University requires a TMC with the provision to provide these services both online through a booking platform, and offline support including a 24 hour emergency helpline. The current TMC contract is ending in September 2025, the University is now seeking to re-contract for this service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3376fa6-7a3c-42f9-9870-c1feb9f14b1d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@yorksj.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441904876216

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 7EX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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