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Corporate Travel Contract - East Midlands Combined County Authority

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Aug 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Corporate Travel Contract - East Midlands Combined County Authority" was conducted by Nottinghamshire County Council, focusing on business travel services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This direct award procedure, classified under "Business travel services" in the CPV scheme, was completed with an award to Clarity Travel Limited for £16,000. The contract period spans from 6th May 2025 to 5th May 2027, and the announcement of the active award was published on 22nd August 2025. The tender, which aimed to facilitate UK-booked national and international business travel, is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a key tender period ending on 1st May 2025.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in travel services, particularly those capable of providing extensive and reliable travel arrangements in both national and international contexts. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises are especially well-suited to compete, as their agility and focus on bespoke services can meet the specific needs of public sector clients like Nottinghamshire County Council. Such opportunities can enable companies to enhance their portfolios and establish stronger relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Travel Contract - East Midlands Combined County Authority

Notice Description

UK-Booked National and International Business Travel

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e29d2d6b-45b9-4427-8d0e-006345669851
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ed6a75-fb81-4c2f-bc4c-66b5c7144fec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 5 May 2027 1-2 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jamie Burton
Contact Email
jamie.burton2@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158044961

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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