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Travel Solutions

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

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12 Jan 2026 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Work England has completed a procurement process for a "Travel Solutions" contract, aimed at providing a comprehensive travel and accommodation booking platform. This contract, funded with a budget of £350,000, involves the management of rail travel, flights, hotel accommodation, taxis, and car hire, accessible via a cloud-based platform and supported by user training. Managed under the industry category of Travel Services (CPV: 63515000), the procurement was conducted as a mini-competition through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6342. Located in Sheffield, the buying organisation finalised the award with the supplier, PERK UK LTD, with the contract period set from 15th February 2026 to 14th February 2029.

This procurement represents a substantial business growth opportunity for relevant service providers in the travel and management services industry. Businesses, especially SMEs, that provide technology-driven travel solutions, offering comprehensive management and reporting functionalities, are particularly well-suited to respond to similar tenders. The focus on a cloud-based platform with configurability options highlights the emphasis on flexibility and compliance with client policies, which could attract innovative businesses capable of delivering such integrated services. This contract is a clear indicator of opportunities for tech-savvy businesses within the managed travel solutions niche.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Solutions

Notice Description

The Supplier will provide a fully managed travel and accommodation booking platform that includes: * Booking and management of rail travel, flights, hotel accommodation, taxis, and car hire * A cloud-based portal accessible via desktop and mobile devices * Configurable approval workflows to enforce the Customer's travel policies * Comprehensive reporting and invoicing functionality * User training and ongoing support services This was a mini-competition through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6342 Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98eca352-4dd2-4447-ba74-f5218e4adbc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50981cb-b4c7-40d3-978c-1116df255852
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2029 3-4 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
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S3 8JY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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