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Business Travel Management Services - AWARD

University of Sunderland

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is seeking tenders for the contract titled "Business Travel Management Services," aimed at fulfilling both UK and international travel needs, including air, rail, and accommodation services. This procurement falls under the "Travel management services" category and is currently at the Award stage, with the award made on 8th June 2021. The contract period will commence on 14th June 2021 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total estimated contract value is £2,500,000 over five years, with spend levels subject to variation based on the university's requirements.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel management sector, particularly those offering comprehensive service solutions including online booking platforms and consultancy for travel-related issues such as visas and alerts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer is open to diverse suppliers capable of providing value-added services that prioritise traveller safety and effective account management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Travel Management Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries would like to invite tenders to provide Business Travel Management Services for its UK and International requirements including Air, Rail, and Hotel services; Ferry, Eurostar, International Rail, Taxi and Vehicle Hire; and relevant professional advice to all clients, including Visa, travel alerts, etc. The successful supplier will provide both a self-serve on-line portal and an off-line service, along with pro-active account management, traveller safety at its core, and clear Management Information to ensure an efficient, cost effective provision. Commencing approximately June 2021, the tender is for a period of 3 years' with the option to extend for 2 years' in annual increments. Overall contract value is estimated at GBP 2,500,000 over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS500,000 per annum (excluding VAT) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c482ba0f-6136-49bf-8dc6-cc1ee0940675
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627c510a-1b32-44d8-adfe-be4a7cd54609
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Sunderland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Selective Travel Management

Further Information

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