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The Provision of Travel Management Services

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester Growth Company has initiated a tender for "The Provision of Travel Management Services," aimed at standardising and controlling corporate travel across its various business units. This contract, which falls under the services category with a focus on travel agency and assistance services, is set to commence on 1st June 2016 and end on 31st May 2019, with potential extensions available for two additional one-year periods. The tender period ended on 27th April 2016, and the procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with a total contract value of £1,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in travel management and related services to compete for a substantial corporate contract. Companies capable of providing comprehensive support for both domestic and international travel, including booking air and rail tickets, hotel accommodations, and additional travel services, are particularly well-suited. Businesses with experience in managing travel spend efficiently and those that align with the objectives of economic development in Greater Manchester will find this opportunity advantageous for growth and establishing further contracts with the Manchester Growth Company.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Travel Management Services

Notice Description

This tender covers the provision of a managed travel service for the purpose of booking all rail and air travel tickets, all hotel accommodation and other requirements related to business travel. The Manchester Growth Company have a requirement for both domestic (within the boundaries of the United Kingdom) and overseas travel (Europe and worldwide) and the intention of this contract is to standardise and control the procurement of corporate travel across the group as currently travel spend is managed separately by each business unit. The contract is for a 1 year period with an option to extend for 2 further 1 year periods. Additional information: OJEU Contract Notice reference for this opportunity is 2016/S 057-096371 The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) is a group of companies whose purpose is to drive forward Greater Manchester's economic development. MGC is accountable to the GM Combined Authority (GMCA) and the GM Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The MGC is an economic development strategy-driven and commercially-focussed organisation which reinvests any surpluses to achieve its aims. MGC deliver a wide range of business and people-facing services across the North of England and the East Midlands. These include: Business start-up, business growth, inward investment, business finance, and international trade services; Skills training for individuals and businesses; Organisational development services; Recruitment and employment services; Careers advice and guidance; Policy, strategy and research; Official Tourist Board for the Manchester city region; Marketing and Communication Services: The MGC is made up of the following companies: Economic Solutions Limited t/a Manchester Growth Company/MGC; Marketing Manchester (including Visit Manchester); GM Business Support Limited t/a GM Business Support; ChamberLink Limited t/a Business Support Solutions; The North West Apprenticeship Company Limited t/a NWAC; Challenge 4 Change Limited t/a Challenge 4 Change Trading Limited; IDG t/a Improvement Development Growth Limited; CfA t/a Centre for Assessment Limited; IQC2 Limited t/a IQC2 Limited; The Skills Company; The Work Company t/a Skills and Work Solutions Limited; Employment and Regeneration Partnership Limited; The Enterprise Fund Limited t/a BFS or Business Finance Solutions; BFS Funding Managers Limited; BFS NWF General Partner Limited; NWF (Micro Loans) LP. In addition the following companies are to be included in the agreement and are deemed to be MGC Group companies for its purposes: Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service Limited t/a MIDAS; Commission for the New Economy Limited t/a New Economy. Funding of MGC comes in part from public funding streams, e.g. European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The delivery of support under such funding agreements requires MGC to comply with public procurement guidelines. As a result this tender is designed to enable companies within the group under these obligations to demonstrate compliance with these guidelines and ensure value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a17073b-d33a-4136-9a1a-4b1173da9110
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fa5372-8ca3-43d4-83f3-be3a5c573712
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLIGHT CENTRE UK LIMITED TRADING AS CORPORATE TRAVELLER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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