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23 Jun 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract for corporate travel management services has been awarded by East West Rail, located in Milton Keynes, England. This contract encompasses the arrangement and booking of rail, air, hotel accommodation, and associated travel services with traveller support, account management, management information reporting, and travel administration. The procurement, classified under the industry category of 'Business travel services' (CPV: 79997000), was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarding stage of the process was completed with the contract period starting from 20th June 2026 to 19th June 2027. The procurement process was valued at £110,000 GBP, covering services in various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in travel management, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive, scalable services suitable for large organisations. Corporate Travel Management (North) Limited, a large-scale company based in West Yorkshire, successfully secured the contract. This indicates that the project could be suitable for medium to large businesses capable of managing intricate travel logistics and providing detailed management information. SMEs with experience in corporate travel management services can also consider competing in similar future tenders to foster business growth and broaden their client base across several geographical regions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EWR Awarded Contract Notice

Notice Description

Corporate travel management services covering the arrangement and booking of rail, air, hotel accommodation and associated travel requirements, together with traveller support, account management, management information reporting, and travel administration services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfbe9953-958c-4c1f-aa8f-cfca512b1888
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe4bf6d1-fd1e-4cb0-ae96-b22d70b6dd8e
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2027 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
EAST WEST RAIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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