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Business Travel Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Award

08 Jul 2021 at 11:54

TenderUpdate

23 Mar 2021 at 11:42

Tender

12 Mar 2021 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has recently completed a procurement process for Business Travel Management Services, which aimed to appoint a single Travel Management Company to fulfil the university's travel requirements. Located in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, the procurement method employed was an open procedure. The initial deadline for submission was set for April 16, 2021, with a total contract value of GBP 2,500,000 over five years. The services include both online and offline business travel arrangements and will be active for a period of three years, with potential annual extensions available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those equipped to handle both UK and international travel needs. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions, including air, rail, accommodation services, and pro-active account management will find themselves well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Businesses with an understanding of education sector requirements and the ability to offer safety and cost-effective travel solutions may benefit greatly from engaging in future tender processes with the University of Sunderland.

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Notice Title

Business Travel Management Services

Notice Description

This tender process is now complete following contract notices: 2021/S 000-005048 & 2021/S 000-005849 (March 2021).The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries required a single Travel Management Company to provide both online and offline business travel and associated services, to commence from approximately June 2021.Expressions of interest were received along with tender documents via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender process is now complete.The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries invited tenders to provide Business Travel Management Services for its UK and International requirements including Air, Rail, and Hotel services; Ferry, Eurostar, International Rail, Taxi and Vehicle Hire; and relevant professional advice to all clients, including Visa, travel alerts, etc.The successful supplier will provide both a self-serve on-line portal and an off-line service, along with pro-active account management, traveller safety at its core, and clear Management Information to ensure an efficient, cost effective provision.Commencing approximately June 2021, the tender is for a period of 3 years' with the option to extend for 2 years' in annual increments. Overall contract value is estimated at GBP 2,500,000 over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS500,000 per annum (excluding VAT) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award.Expressions of interest and tender documents were received via In-Tend. Additional information: It is anticipated that some travel may be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially research bodies, etc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029b29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015876-2021
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Andrea Brook
Contact Email
tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLD TRAVEL CENTRE LIMITED TRADING AS SELECTIVE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

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