Award

Travel and accommodation services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for travel and accommodation services, classified under supporting and auxiliary transport services as well as travel agency services (CPV code: 63000000). This procurement, valued at £1,800,000, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award took place on 31st October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The project location is in London, England, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, aiming to bolster travel logistics for DCMS.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, and is well-suited for businesses specialising in travel and accommodation services. The selective call-off method signals a competitive yet potentially lucrative procurement process for experienced travel management companies. Corporate Travel Management (North) Limited, a large enterprise based in Bradford, has secured this contract, showcasing the value of established industry expertise and scale in competitive bidding. This procurement encourages the participation of diverse business entities to enhance service delivery within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Travel and accommodation services

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide travel and accommodation services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9366c36-e76f-4672-acd1-d8693a5d9326
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151874c7-4d6c-499e-bf74-3ca465723884
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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