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Travel, Travel, Accommodation and Venue Solutions

Department for Education

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a public procurement process for a call-off contract titled "Travel, Travel, Accommodation and Venue Solutions," focusing on transport agency services under the CPV classification 63520000. This contract, awarded through a selective procurement method as part of a framework agreement, is aimed at providing fully managed travel services. CTM Ltd, a large-scale organisation based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, has been awarded the contract. The contract period spans from 2nd March 2026 to 28th February 2029 and covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender reached completion status on 30th December 2025.

This procurement process opens avenues for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to potentially gain exposure and expand their market presence by participating in similar public sector tenders. Companies that specialise in travel management and possess robust logistical capabilities could significantly benefit from engaging with such government contracts. The framework setup provides an opportunity for businesses to build long-term relationships with public departments, enhancing their credibility and fostering sustainable growth. Although CTM Ltd was awarded the contract, the tender process highlights the demand for comprehensive travel solutions, which can draw interest from diverse service providers capable of fulfilling such requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel, Travel, Accommodation and Venue Solutions

Notice Description

This is a call off contract for a fully managed travel services for all air, rail and hotel requirements. This is a call off with no minimum value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0abf065-b899-46ab-be74-23ebfee6ceb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac637b3-8548-4a4e-b275-e40cf2333c45
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 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
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CTM

Further Information

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