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Travel Management Services III

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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07 May 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Travel Management Services III" is managed by Aston University, based in Birmingham, England, under the CPV classification of travel agency and similar services. This contract was completed through a call-off from the NEPO framework agreement, specifically NEPO507. The procurement utilised a selective method, and the industry category is services. The process has reached the award stage as of 22nd April 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2028. The contract is valued at £8,000,000, with the tender period previously ending on 2nd April 2026. Delivery is set for the postal code B4 7ET.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large organisations specialising in providing comprehensive travel management services. As the project involves a substantial budget and demand for expertise, it is well-suited for businesses with robust resources and capabilities in handling large-scale service contracts. Successful partnership with a prestigious institution like Aston University also offers reputational benefits and potential for future collaboration in a similar sector.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Services III

Notice Description

Call off from the following framework: NEPO Travel Management Services NEPO507 2 year initial term with options to extend to 30 06 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85f84b77-30ee-4566-9385-6892d6b779c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b7c920-78f1-47d2-87e1-dc62bb909ae1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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