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Business Travel and Accommodation Services

CPS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Business Travel and Accommodation Services" was executed by CPS, based in London, England. The contract, classified under the travel services industry category, involved the provision of road, rail, air, and ferry booking services, including hotel accommodations, with delivery expected across locations such as the UK, Europe, and beyond. This process has reached the award stage as of 12 December 2023, and the contract, valued at £21,600,000, runs from 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, marking the completion of the tender on 25 September 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the travel management sector. The successful bidder, Clarity Travel Limited, highlights the suitability of such businesses to engage with large-scale public sector clients. With CPS as the contracting authority, firms with expertise in managing complex travel arrangements for expansive geographic areas are well-positioned to leverage this contract type for strategic expansion and increased market presence in both domestic and international territories.

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Notice Title

Business Travel and Accommodation Services

Notice Description

The provision of road, rail, air and ferry booking services to include hotel accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88229d0c-366e-404b-ab67-8518eef4ae44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f619370e-62ce-40e8-aa3f-249596ef2c5f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 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
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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

CLARITY TRAVEL

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