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Provision of Travel Management Services Framework for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies and other Participating Bodies

Department of Finance

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31 Mar 2021 at 16:16

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02 Feb 2021 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance is seeking bids for the "Provision of Travel Management Services Framework" catering to various bodies within Northern Ireland, including Civil Service and non-departmental public bodies. This procurement process, which falls under the open procurement method, is currently in the active stage. The final deadline for submission of bids is set for 8 March 2021, after which evaluations will be conducted to award the contract, with a planned contract duration of four years and an estimated spend ranging between £60 million to £75 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive solutions for both UK and international travel. Businesses equipped to handle air, rail, ferry, car hire, and accommodation services, alongside related travel logistics such as insurance and conference facilities, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with a strong track record in contract performance management will have an advantage in securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Travel Management Services Framework for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies and other Participating Bodies

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement will provide a fully managed Travel Management Service for all UK and International Travel, accommodation and any other associated services that aid Business, Non-staff, Patient, Student and Security Personnel travel. The range of Travel Services will cover as a minimum Air, Rail, Ferry, Car Hire, Taxi / onward road travel, Car parking, Accommodation and Hotel Conferencing and travel insurance. This Framework Agreement will allow the Participating bodies listed in the Specification Schedule to establish a Call-off Contract with the successful Contractor to provide their Travel services when required. There is no commitment to the usage, volume or value of services required under this Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement will provide a fully managed Travel Management Service for all UK and International Travel, accommodation and any other associated services that aid Business, Non-staff, Patient, Student and Security Personnel travel. The range of Travel Services will cover as a minimum Air, Rail, Ferry, Car Hire, Taxi / onward road travel, Car parking, Accommodation and Hotel Conferencing and travel insurance. This Framework Agreement will allow the Participating bodies listed in the Specification Schedule to establish a Call-off Contract with the successful Contractor to provide their Travel services when required. There is no commitment to the usage, volume or value of services required under this Framework. Additional information: The successful Contractor's performance on this Contract will be managed as per the specification and regularly monitored see https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/publications/procurement-guidance-note-0112-contract-management-principles-and-procedures. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be grounds for termination of the contract at the Contractors expense. In lieu of termination they may be issued with a Notice of Written Warning or a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance. A central register of such Notices for supplies and services contracts will be maintained and published on the CPD website. . Any contractor in receipt of multiple Notice of Written Warning or Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance will be required to declare this in future tender submissions for a period of three years from the date of issue of the Notice. It may also result in the contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy. The value of spend under this framework is estimated to be in the range of PS60-PS75 million. There is however no commitment to the usage, volume or value of services required under this Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006702-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance
Additional Buyers

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute NI

Armagh Observatory

Armagh Planetarium

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Attorney General for Northern Ireland

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Business Services Organisation

Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

Commission for Victims and Survivors

Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland

Community Relations Council

Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment

Department for Communities NI

Department for Infrastructure NI

Department for the Economy NI

Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs NI

Department of Education NI

Department of Health NI

Department of Justice NI

Education Authority NI

Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

FE Belfast Metropolitan College

FE North West Regional College

FE Northern Regional College

FE South Eastern Regional College

FE South West College

FE Southern Regional College

Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland

Invest Northern Ireland

Labour Relations Agency NI

Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland

Libraries NI

Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland

Local Government Staff Commission

Maze Long Kesh Development Corporation

Middletown Centre for Autism

NI Ambulance Service Trust

NI Blood Transfusion Service

NI Fire and Rescue Services

NI Guardian Ad Litem Agency

NI Medical and Dental Training Agency

NI Patient Client Council

NI Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery

NI Public Health Agency

NI Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority

NI Social Care Council

NI Tourist Board

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Northern Ireland Audit Office

Northern Ireland Environment Agency

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission

Northern Ireland Office

Northern Ireland Policing Board

Northern Ireland Policing Fund

Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman

Northern Ireland Screen

Police Ombudsman Northern Ireland

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Probation Board for Northern Ireland

Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland

Regional Health and Social Care Board

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Sport NI

Stranmillis University College

Strategic Investment Board

The Commissioner for Older People for NI

The Executive Office

Translink

Ulster Supported Employment Limited

Utility Regulator Northern Ireland

Victims and Survivors Service

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLD TRAVEL CENTRE LTD

Further Information

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