Planning

FRAMEWORK-SERVICES-BUSINESS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

15 Apr 2021 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The United Utilities Water Limited is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a contract titled "FRAMEWORK-SERVICES-BUSINESS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT". This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on hotel accommodation services, and is located in Warrington, UK. The buying organisation aims to conduct market research to collect information from suppliers capable of providing comprehensive business travel management services. Notably, interested parties are encouraged to submit relevant information by 16 April 2021 to assist with the overall approach for a future tender.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management, including those offering air, rail, and accommodation booking services, as well as event management and strategic account management services. Companies that can demonstrate adaptability to recent changes in the travel landscape, particularly those influenced by COVID-19, will be well-positioned to compete. The forthcoming tender, which will be advertised separately, is a chance for these businesses to engage with a major utility provider and expand their client base.

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Notice Title

FRAMEWORK-SERVICES-BUSINESS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

Notice Description

United Utilities (UU) is currently undertaking market research, and as part of a pre-market engagement exercise, would be interested in hearing from suppliers who are able to provide Business Travel Management Services, as outlined within the specification below. UU will then use this information to help determine the overall approach and future strategy in relation to an upcoming tender. Any subsequent procurement will be advertised at a later date via a separate notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a single supplier to provide UU with the full list of services outlined below 24/7 365 days a year: - * COVID-19 - The Company would like to understand how Covid-19 has impacted the Business Travel market. In particular, whether suppliers have adapted their service offerings to support recent changes, such as an increase in working from home. * Travel - Air, & Other - The provision of tickets for Domestic, European and International travel. Including the facility for reservations, cancellations and amendments. * Accommodation - Provide a cost effective accommodation booking service including the facility for reservations, cancellations and amendments. * Rail (UK/EU) - The provision of cost effective services for rail travel including ticket reservations, cancellations and amendments. * Conference and Event Management - The provision to secure facilities for meetings, events and conferences in the UK. This includes reservations, cancellations and amendments. * Online Platform - Provide an online ordering system/platform which is user-friendly, and has mobile app functionality. This will be the primary ordering point for all services UU requires. * Offline support (outside of normal business hours) - Provision of a dedicated 'offline' team to assist UU employees making bookings, and ad-hoc query support. * Account Managed VIP Service - for UU Directors and members of the Executive Leadership Team. This will require help with complex travel requirements and, provide an overall account managed service to the associated Executive Secretaries. * Payment for Services - The provision of a credit facility to ensure zero cost to the bookers(s) at the point of check-in/check-out. * Strategic Account Management - Provide a designated Account Manager to manage the UU Account, and hold overall responsibility for the successful running of the account whilst providing a single point of contact for the Company. Additional information: There is no specific delivery location for this set of requirements, but the Supplier must be able to provide the services detailed within this document worldwide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a680
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007951-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

55130000 - Other hotel services

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Emily Maddocks
Contact Email
emily.maddocks@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447 717346756

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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