Award

Business Travel Services on behalf of The Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Apr 2021 at 14:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Business Travel Services on behalf of The Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary is led by Hampshire County Council and was awarded to Clarity Travel Limited. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, falls under the travel agency and tourist assistance services category. The award was made via a selective procurement method through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6164, with the contract period commencing on 12 April 2021 and concluding on 11 April 2025. The tender process ended on 8 April 2021. The services will primarily facilitate hotel, rail, and air travel bookings for the police force, with the activity primarily occurring in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel and hospitality sectors, particularly those offering online and offline booking solutions. Companies with experience in travel management, especially those that cater to the public sector, may find this contract appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar procurement opportunities, given the framework's suitability for smaller providers looking to grow and engage in contracts with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Travel Services on behalf of The Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary

Notice Description

This award is for the Business Travel Services procured on behalf The Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary. The service will deliver the provision of online and offline travel booking facilities, predominantly for hotel booking, rail travel and air travel. The route to market was made as a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework Ref RM6164: Public Sector Global Travel & Venue Solutions. The framework provides travel management solutions for the public sector and is divided into two parts, however Solution B is relevant to Hampshire as the point of sale is in the UK. This approach provided a compliant route to market and solution which meets the requirements of Hampshire Constabulary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8310fe7e-3d53-4067-a800-524cd68c4924
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75c4585-ae57-4d79-a5fe-dcc45fba6768
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

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2025 4-5 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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