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Travel & Accommodation Booking Service 2022-2026

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

25 Feb 2022 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is seeking a service provider for its "Travel & Accommodation Booking Service" for the period from 2022 to 2026. This procurement falls under the business travel services category and is classified as a complete award process. The procurement method employed was classified as "Other," with an award value of £72,500. The period for tender submissions closed on 7th January 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 1st March 2022, concluding on 29th February 2024. The service is required to manage various travel and accommodation arrangements across England, particularly focusing on Carlisle as the locality.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in travel management, accommodation booking, and related services. Businesses such as travel agencies or tour operators equipped to handle complex travel arrangements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Cumbria County Council's travel and accommodation needs enables these businesses to expand their reach and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Travel & Accommodation Booking Service 2022-2026

Notice Description

Award re a service provider to manage the booking service for all of the Council's travel and accommodation requirements. This includes rail tickets, overnight accommodation, air fares, and ferry reservations as well as more complex trips which require the booking service team's expertise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e96355d1-94e9-4c99-b2d5-14c77f99260d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5d41ef-8cef-4118-878b-674dde2a563d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£72,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 2-3 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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Redpath
Contact Email
clare.redpath@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7771396537

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATES BUSINESS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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