Tender

Travel Management Services Framework

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Oct 2017 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking to establish a framework for Travel Management Services, aiming to facilitate efficient booking and payment for travel and accommodation. This procurement is currently in the tender stage and will conclude on 14th November 2017. The contract is set to commence on 19th March 2018 and will last until 18th March 2022. The services required include UK and international rail, air travel, hotel accommodation, and venue hire, with a focus on ensuring compliance with the Authority's travel policies. The project falls under the services category and is classified under CPV code 63516000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the travel management sector, particularly those specialising in comprehensive travel booking solutions. Given the requirement for accreditation with industry bodies such as ATOC, ABTA, IATA, and ATOL, companies with established credentials in travel services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive, potentially fostering innovative travel solutions for the Council.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Services Framework

Notice Description

Travel Management Services: This requirement establishes a framework agreement and the initial call off contract for Essex County Council. The supplier needs to provide an online - one stop shop- to enable individual employees to book and pay for 1) UK and International Rail, Sea crossing and air travel. 2) Hotel accommodation. 3) Venue hire for conferences and events. This should intelligently and proportionally enact the Authorities travel and accommodation policies This needs to be accessed via "single sign on" from the Authorities computers Needs to offer the Authority the most efficient possible billing and accounting methods The supplier must hold accreditation with ATOC, ABTA, IATA, ATOL (or equivalent)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4720d2f-b92b-43da-951a-8158f662d36f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb48e8b-1c2e-4fda-8fea-fa71a9b0052e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2022 4-5 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1LX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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