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Travel Management Company

THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

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15 Oct 2021 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, which sought a Travel Management Company to supply travel management services for business travel, with a total contract value of £450,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed as of 30 July 2021, with the contract period running from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2024, based in Gloucester, England.

This opportunity may benefit large travel management firms capable of providing comprehensive business travel services. As the contract is set for three years, suppliers that can demonstrate established relationships, competitive pricing, and high-quality customer service will be well-positioned to compete in this marketplace. Businesses seeking to expand in the travel services sector should consider engaging with the Quality Assurance Agency as a potential client.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Company

Notice Description

Supply of Travel management services for business travel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b54da116-a112-4429-873f-d1abb8384897
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab834a44-4deb-467d-8402-07533ee87aad
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 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 QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 1UB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLICK TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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