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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for travel management services titled "SPFT Travel. Accommodation and Taxi's Booking solutions". This involves solutions for booking venues, accommodation, and various modes of transport as per the contract notice. The contract is valued at GBP 2,875,000 and falls under the CPV classification for travel management services. It was awarded to Selective Travel Management, a small to medium-sized enterprise, with the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and spans until 31st March 2031, with services delivered primarily in Worthing, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in travel logistics and management, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive service platforms for accommodation and transport bookings. The involvement of an SME like Selective Travel Management highlights opportunities for similar-sized enterprises to engage with public healthcare organisations seeking efficient travel management solutions. Companies with robust digital platforms and the ability to meet the diverse booking needs specified in the award notice will find this type of contract beneficial for business expansion. Additionally, being part of a framework agreement could facilitate further collaboration with government bodies in future procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SPFT Travel. Accommodation and Taxi's Booking solutions

Notice Description

External platform, for employees to use, for booking the following services: * Venue/Room Hire * Hotel/Accommodation * Bus tickets * Train Tickets * Flight tickets * Taxi Bookings - Staff only Additional information: GCA Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions (RM6342)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b274439-9baf-4bdd-8e76-711254cce425
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4040b3de-d4a1-4be1-9818-4ec3bf83eae7
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,875,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SELECTIVE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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