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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of the Parliamentary Travel Office" was initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. This contract aimed to enlist a Travel Management Company to deliver comprehensive travel management services to members and staff of both Houses. The procurement falls under the industry category of Travel Management Services with CPV code 63516000, and the location specified is the Palace of Westminster, SW1A 0AA, in the UKI32 region. The process followed an open procurement method and was concluded at the award stage on 1st July 2026, with the contract being awarded to REED and MACKAY, valued at £38,500,000, and signed on 2nd November 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management services. With an emphasis on quality and commercial criteria for evaluation, businesses that excel in delivering high-quality service while remaining cost-effective would have had a competitive edge. The procurement required a comprehensive approach, well-suited for medium to large travel management firms capable of meeting the needs of high-profile clients effectively. As it stood under an open procedure, it welcomed responses from a broad range of suppliers, maximising opportunities for supplier engagement and growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Parliamentary Travel Office

Notice Description

A contract for a Travel Management Company to provide a comprehensive travel management service to Members and staff of both Houses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An open procedure to procure a contract for a Travel Management Company to provide a comprehensive travel management service to Members and staff of both Houses.
26 suppliers expressed an interest and 10 suppliers submitted a tender response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0293ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061795-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63516000 - Travel management services

63520000 - Transport agency services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£38,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Corporate Officer of the House of Commons
Additional Buyers

House of Commons

House of Lords

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED and MACKAY

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