Award

Travel - Provision of Air travel

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2021 at 13:06

Award

28 Feb 2019 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is currently involved in the procurement process titled "Travel - Provision of Air travel," which is classified under travel management services. This procurement is in the Award stage as of 18 October 2021, with a contract value of £30,000. The contract period will commence on 26 February 2022 and end on 26 February 2023. The locations for service provision include the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories, with the tender completed on 1 September 2021. This process was initiated as a contract variation under the 'Other' procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those that can facilitate air travel arrangements efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are ideal candidates to compete, given the suitability noted for this category. Firms with expertise in providing tailored travel solutions and excellent customer service will likely stand out in this competitive market, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Travel - Provision of Air travel

Notice Description

up to 12 month extension of our Existing contract for the provision of business Air travel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e6b6aae-a273-49b3-9c49-30f51c3c22f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract variation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2022 - 26 Feb 2023 1-2 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 1NB
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY TRAVEL

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