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17 Jul 2026 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed the procurement process for the "UK & Overseas Booked Business Travel 2026-2029" contract, focusing on travel management services and support services for transport. This contract, valued at £900,000, is organised under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tendering period concluded on 13 July 2026. The awarded contract began on 18 July 2026 and will conclude on 17 July 2028. The location for the service delivery is Richmond, England, with the postal code TW9 4DU. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award published on 17 July 2026.

This tender provides businesses in the travel management and transport support services industry with growth opportunities, particularly for those capable of offering comprehensive booking and management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, suggesting a favourable environment for agile and innovative companies in the industry. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in managing corporate travel services for government institutions would find this contract an ideal opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and potentially secure future engagements.

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Notice Title

UK & Overseas Booked Business Travel 2026-2029

Notice Description

Booking platform & management of all corporate UK and Overseas Booked Business Travel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94d82450-0a93-4d93-8de9-3f2b7e8bd195
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b547d9-b64d-48cd-8efd-f09cfe538d85
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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