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Provision of Blue Cross Travel

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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26 Nov 2025 at 07:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Blue Cross Travel" entails appointing a single supplier to manage travel and accommodation bookings under a consolidated service for The Blue Cross organisation. The buyer overseeing this process is the Crown Commercial Service, headquartered in Liverpool, England. This contract falls under the industry category of travel management services, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 17th October 2025, and the contract spans from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2030, indicating that the award stage has been reached with the award to PERK UK LTD, a large-scale supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the travel management sector, particularly those capable of offering integrated travel and accommodation solutions. Companies with the infrastructure to manage large-scale bookings and cost-effective travel coordination are well-placed to benefit from such projects. Although the procurement method was selective, businesses successful in gaining a place on relevant frameworks can leverage further assignments to foster growth and demonstrate capability in handling comprehensive service contracts for organisations like The Blue Cross.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Blue Cross Travel

Notice Description

Requirement = To appoint a single accommodation and travel supplier to consolidate the Buyer's organisation's travel and accommodation bookings under one managed service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92a808eb-420b-4c97-80d7-b6feec64a4ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09bfcf1e-0e88-4d1b-abda-455701bb028e
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

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of The Blue Cross : The Blue Cross
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERK

Further Information

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