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GSS23128 - UKRI Travel Management Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Jan 2026 at 09:26

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14 Apr 2023 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has recently completed the procurement of travel management services titled "GSS23128 - UKRI Travel Management Services". This contract has been awarded to Clarity Travel Limited through a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6217 Travel and Venue Solutions - Lot 1 Booking Solutions. The contract addresses the travel services industry and is designated a CPV code of 63515000 for general travel services and 63516000 for travel management services. The initial contract period began on 23 February 2023 and will now extend until 21 February 2027 following a one-year extension. This framework targets the UK as its delivery location.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in travel management services, particularly those adept at handling substantial service contracts. With a total contract value of £30,000,000, it provides considerable revenue potential. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, indicating opportunities for agile firms to participate in large-scale public contracts. The extended contract term allows suppliers to establish long-term partnerships with UKRI, enhancing service delivery and operational stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS23128 - UKRI Travel Management Services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for travel management services. This contract has been awarded via direct award against CCS RM6217 Travel and Venue Solutions - Lot 1 Booking Solutions UK Points of Sale Low Touch. Variation 001 - Contract extended by 1 year as per the optional extension clause. Contract end date changed from 22/02/2026 to 21/02/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e23bdfb3-e440-454c-bdd5-b5c42900dde7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4e91d5-f5c9-4428-a257-3f335ffbebd6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2023 - 21 Feb 2027 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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