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Provision of Hotel Booking Services

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Award

25 Oct 2022 at 07:44

Tender

01 Sep 2022 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands has initiated a procurement process for the provision of a Hotel Booking Service. The procurement falls under the services category, with the main procurement stage currently active. The title of the tender is "Provision of Hotel Booking Services" and the procurement method is an open procedure. The location for the service is Inverness, Dornoch, Elgin, and Fort William. The tender was last updated on 1st September 2022, with a submission deadline of 4th October 2022.

The Hotel Booking Service tender by the University of the Highlands and Islands presents a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in hotel services, software packages, and accommodation services. Businesses with expertise in online booking services, internet coverage, and IT software packages are well-suited to compete. The tender focuses on quality criteria such as platform functionality, implementation plan, and fair working practices, alongside price considerations. Interested entities should consider the procurement timeline and submission requirements to effectively participate and secure business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hotel Booking Services

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of a Hotel Booking Service. The purpose of the Hotel Booking Service is to allow 'guests' the ability to book a room at our Residences, located in Inverness, Dornoch, Elgin and Fort William.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall be required to provide internet coverage for the University, and afford 'guests' the ability to book a room via direct bookings and online travel agents. The Contractor shall be responsible for managing online booking services on behalf of the University. Responsibilities shall include, but shall not be limited to: - Updating of rates (only when requested by the University) and availability - Advertising promotions - Content management - Dealing with guest requests and providing phone support - Liaise with all Booking Channels and report no shows and cancellations to avoid excess commission charges - Facilitating and processing all guest payments on behalf of the University and facilitating the transfer of funds to a nominated bank account by the University - Providing accurate information to all guests in relation to facilities at the property (such as, but not limited to: check-in/out times, reception opening hours and payment information). - Liaise with the University throughout the process from point of referral through to the Guest check in

Renewal: The Contract will commence for a period of three (3) years. The University reserves the right to extend the contract for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0364aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029994-2022
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48517000 - IT software package

55100000 - Hotel services

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55130000 - Other hotel services

72260000 - Software-related services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August/September 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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