Tender

Business Travel Services.

THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

21 Nov 2016 at 13:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is seeking a supply partner for its Business Travel Services through a selective procurement method, specifically via a restricted procedure. The tender, titled "Business Travel Services," is currently active, with an end date for submissions set at 1 December 2016. The contract is expected to provide a total value of £56 million, with a minimum value of £40 million, covering services related to travel management. The successful partner will operate within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with contract performance beginning on 3 April 2017 and extending until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in travel management services and business travel solutions, particularly those offering online and offline booking support. Businesses capable of delivering a customer-focused approach, efficiency in travel processes, and superior value for money will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, organisations that can provide traveller tracking tools and comprehensive management reporting may find prospects for expansion in collaborating with a reputable institution like the University of Leeds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Travel Services.

Notice Description

The University of Leeds wishes to appoint a supply partner for the supply of Business Travel Services for thestaff of the University of Leeds. The objective of this procurement exercise is to achieve the following outcomes: - Establish a partnership with a single business travel management company; - Have access to an online booking solution for air, rail, hotel and foreign car hire; - Have access to an offline support team; - Deliver efficiencies in the booking and approval process; - Achieve better value for money on the cost of business travel; - Achieve better value for money on business travel through a reduction in booking fees and managementcosts; - Improve end user satisfaction with the contract and systems in place; - Improve the management information and reporting on business expenditure; - Improve levels of contract compliance; - Embed the new business travel policy with the booking process to drive up compliance; - Access to traveller tracking tools and technology; - Provide the University with an efficient and responsive solution supported by a customer focused team. Additional information: To gain access to documents please visit: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofleeds/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a51f45b4-7cd1-457c-a806-2a6c843d470a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cd7a59-dcbc-4178-81ea-45062548e37f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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