This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2025 at 11:20

Award

21 Mar 2024 at 12:18

Tender

21 Sep 2023 at 14:21

Planning

27 Oct 2022 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed the procurement process to secure a Travel Management Provider for business and student travel services, combining them into a single lot to ensure compliance with procurement regulations. The industry category focuses on travel agency and similar services, operating within the UK, specifically in region UKL22. The procurement method employed was a restricted procedure, and the contract associated with this award was signed on 2 April 2025, valued at £22,500,000. The awarded supplier for this tender is Clarity Travel Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the travel management sector to expand their operations and cater to both business and educational travel needs. The framework's integration allows for more controlled and compliant travel arrangements, opening up avenues for companies capable of providing comprehensive travel solutions. Organisations with experience in managing both business and student travel services would be well-suited to compete, especially those familiar with selective procurement methods and eager to establish long-term relationships with educational institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Travel Management Provider

Notice Description

As part of the new iteration of the framework we will be calling-off, business and student travel are now available as a combined lot. In order to gain more control around student travel and maintain compliance with procurement regulations, the decision has been made to utilise this lot and carry out a mini competition that includes business and student travel.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Business Travel

As part of the new iteration of the framework we will be calling-off, business and student travel are now available as a combined lot. In order to gain more control around student travel and maintain compliance with procurement regulations, the decision has been made to utilise this lot and carry out a mini competition that includes business and student travel.

Options: SUPC will award this framework on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Lot 2 - Student Travel

Student Group Travel Services covering UK and international air, rail and hotel/hostel services; ferry services; Eurostar; international vehicle hire; group travel services: and relevant professional advice to members for student group travel. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Lot 3 - Business and Student Travel Combined

Lot 3 is combined travel solutions supporting Business Travel Management Services providing Members with access to a fully managed service for all UK and International travel and associated services, as well as, Student Group Travel Services covering UK and international air, rail and hotel/hostel services; ferry services; Eurostar; international vehicle hire; group travel services: and relevant professional advice to members. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this framework on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037ca5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012457-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

55130000 - Other hotel services

55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£822,500,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
14 Mar 20242 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
Cardiff University
Additional Buyers

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CLARITY BUSINESS TRAVEL LIMITED

Clarity Travel Limited

DIVERSITY TRAVEL LIMITED

Key Travel

NST TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED T/A StudyLink Tours

Selective Travel Management

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