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Corporate Travel Services

JISC

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04 Oct 2024 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, based in Bristol, has entered into a direct award contract with Clarity Travel Limited for the provision of corporate travel services, including travel and venue booking solutions. This contract falls under the education and training services industry category and covers a wide geographic area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The initial contract period is from 3rd October 2024 to 2nd October 2026, with an estimated total spend of £6 million. Jisc retains the option to extend the contract for an additional 24 months in 12-month increments, potentially doubling the value to £12 million. The procurement method used is direct award via the Crown Commercial Service RM6217 framework, and the contract is currently in the award stage with the award date being 12th July 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises involved in corporate travel management and related services. Companies that can offer comprehensive travel solutions, efficient booking systems, and robust administrative support will find this tender especially lucrative. Large-scale businesses with the ability to manage high volumes of travel logistics and expenses efficiently would be well-suited to compete for such awards in the future. Additionally, enterprises with capabilities in global travel coordination, including accommodation and ancillary services, would benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. Although SMEs and VCSEs may not be specifically targeted for this contract, demonstrating niche expertise and value-added services could favourably position them in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Corporate Travel Services

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into a contract with Clarity Travel Limited for travel and venue bookings solutions services, via the Crown Commercial Service RM6217. The initial call off term is 24 months, with an estimated Jisc spend of PS6m for this period. There is an option for Jisc to extend for a further 24 months in 12 month increments which is estimated at a further PS6m. The value is inclusive of all anticipated expenditure via the agreement (including and not limited to: Travel costs, accommodation costs, administration fees, cancellation fees).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9964dd5-7c19-4ab7-b88a-e0f889373e6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9313c5cb-d2a6-4589-92a9-a79d6db04697
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2026 1-2 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
JISC
Contact Name
Claire Forkner
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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