Tender

Travel Management Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently conducting a tender process for its "Travel Management Services" contract, with a total estimated value of £100 million. This procurement falls under the category of business travel services and will cover the provision of an online managed travel service, including air travel, rail, hotel accommodation, and other related business travel needs for domestic and international travel. The tender period will close on 7th March 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2018 and last until 31st August 2024. The procurement method is selective and involves a competitive procedure with negotiation, indicating a focused search for a single provider to fulfil these services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the travel management sector, particularly those specialising in online booking systems and comprehensive travel services. Companies that can demonstrate value-added services, robust risk management, and real-time traveller tracking capabilities would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, providers capable of managing both domestic and international travel logistics could find substantial growth potential through collaboration with the University of Manchester.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to award a contract with a single provider for the provision of travel services. The provider will need to demonstrate a value added service and the requirements cover the provision of a mainly online managed travel service with some off-line support. The service should cover all rail, air travel, hotel accommodation (including budget hotels) and other requirements related to business travel for both domestic (within the boundaries of the UK) and overseas travel. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a201dd6-49b0-4f2e-b1de-37ccc6e22038
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece0eef6-3953-4644-a632-ae3f36397755
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63515000 - Travel services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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