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Global Travel Programme

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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25 Aug 2020 at 12:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office recently awarded a contract titled "Global Travel Programme", which provides a comprehensive global travel and venue booking service. This procurement falls under the services sector and is specifically classified as "Meeting planners" with additional classifications including "Hotel meeting and conference services" and "Travel services". The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded through Lot 1 (Solution A) of the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6164. The contract is valued at £8,400,000 and covers the period from 31 July 2020 to 30 July 2025, with the award notice published on 25 August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the travel and event planning sectors. Companies that specialise in travel services, hotel accommodations, and meeting planning would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts under this framework. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, providing a chance for agile firms to grow their market presence by participating in a government project with a substantial budget and a long-term engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Travel Programme

Notice Description

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office's Global Travel Programme, providing a global travel and venue booking service. Awarded through Lot 1 (Solution A) of Crown Commercial Service framework RM6164, Public Sector Gloval Travel and Venue Solutions. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a683eae-6753-45ba-b3bf-f68e07e8b5d9?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c45c498-8f86-4cf2-adf1-a4fea2cf10e1
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

30196100 - Meeting planners

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2020 - 30 Jul 2025 Over 5 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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South 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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLIGHT CENTRE (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS FCM TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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