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GB-Bristol: Travel Management Services

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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05 May 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students, based in Bristol, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of Travel Management Services, marking the completion stage of the tender with an award made on 30th April 2026. The contracting process classified under the industry category of business travel services, with a total contract value of £1,200,000 GBP. Spanning from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029, the services are applicable worldwide, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions. While the procurement method details are not specified, the successful supplier is Selective Travel Management, a large-scale business based in Belfast, indicating the procurement method accommodated companies of substantial operation size.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the travel management sector. Companies with robust logistical capabilities and experience in handling complex, large-scale travel arrangements would find this a lucrative engagement, enhancing their business portfolios through collaboration with a prominent UK authority like the Office for Students. The project's scale and international scope could lead to substantial revenue generation, providing business growth potential for significant industry players. While this particular tender was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it sets a precedent for future opportunities where capable businesses can compete for similar high-value contracts to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Travel Management Services

Notice Description

Travel Management Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd0d596a-1030-46d3-8091-3706996161cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61e4469-fdb4-4583-a81a-fa858eb1c0b2
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SELECTIVE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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