Award

Business Travel

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Award

17 Apr 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed the procurement process for business travel services under the UKUPC 2024 TMC Framework Lot 1. This contract, valued at £2,200,000, has been awarded to Diversity Travel Limited. Key dates include the award date of 16 April 2025 and the contract commencement date of 1 June 2025, concluding on 31 May 2027. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, making it selective in nature. The agreement allows for an additional 2 x 12 month extension options beyond the initial two-year term. The industry category is business travel services, and the location for delivery is Lincoln, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities. Companies with expertise in business travel can provide valuable and tailored services to fulfil the requirements of educational institutions like the University of Lincoln. A contract of this magnitude can lead to substantial business growth, given the scope and potential extensions involved. The procurement process favours businesses capable of consistent and reliable travel services, ideally those that can manage large-scale, cost-effective travel arrangements.

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Notice Title

Business Travel

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for Business Travel. A direct award was undertaken through the UKUPC 2024 TMC Framework Lot 1 Business Travel. A two year contract has been awarded and a further 2 x 12 month extension options remain.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbe37337-43b0-4ead-85d7-a685b1dbb578
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794d51ea-0aeb-43e0-9047-111121477297
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

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


CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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