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Provision of Travel Services for Immigration Purposes.

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in Croydon, is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Provision of Travel Services for Immigration Purposes." This tender falls under the travel services industry category and has a total contract value of £5,690,193 with a duration of seven years, starting from November 1, 2017, and concluding on October 31, 2024. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, and the tender period initially concluded on April 14, 2017. The awarded contract is currently with Carlson Wagonlit UK Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in travel booking services, particularly those with expertise in managing complex travel arrangements that comply with aviation regulations for immigration. Companies proficient in charter services, ticket booking, and accommodation arrangements may find this contract appealing, especially those capable of handling high-volume travel logistics within the UK and internationally. As the contract involves a significant volume of pass-through costs estimated at around £200 million, there is potential for additional business growth in related travel services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Travel Services for Immigration Purposes.

Notice Description

The Home Office is responsible, under the Immigration Act 1971 and the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, for detaining and/or enforcing the removal of certain persons (returnees) from the UK. Returnees (and when required security escort staff) are transported either by scheduled flights with commercial carriers or via chartered aircraft. The core objective of the Travel Service is to manage the transport arrangements for those individuals being removed from the UK. There may also be a requirement to manage travel arrangements for other immigration/government purposes as required by the Authority e.g. for Prisoner Transfers overseas. The Home Office sought commercial partner(s) for the provision of a range of travel booking services. These services include (but are not limited to): - Provision of a comprehensive travel service that complies with requirements and restrictions imposed in relation to the transportation of immigration passengers by carriers for scheduled flights; - Provision of tickets for Service Users, taking into account restrictions imposed by individual airlines; - Following detailed and specific individual airline procedures for obtaining refunds; - Managing relationships with the carriers to maximise cost-effective opportunities; - Provision of a complete Charter service as necessary; - Providing hotel bookings as necessary. The contract value of 5 690 193 GBP, is a whole life cost at today's price for the full contract period of 7 years (5 years initial period and two years extension). This value does not include pass through costs, which are estimated to be in the region of 200 000 000 GBP and are associated with purchase costs for tickets, chartering aircraft(s) and hotel bookings. Additional information: All previous published communication in relation to this communication is available within the "Document Family" link in the published award notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d09a4032-1368-41de-b494-a14ed0bcdbf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f67d6d-2b26-4ecb-88c6-41291aa8af37
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,690,193 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,690,193 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2024 Over 5 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
travelservicesprocurement@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR9 2BY
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARLSON WAGONLIT

Further Information

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