Planning

Provision of Travel Services

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Planning

03 Aug 2023 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands, a public body governed by law, is planning a procurement exercise titled "Provision of Travel Services" in the services category. The Academic Partnership aims to collaborate on a travel services contract, addressing the challenge of different travel policies among partner institutions. The procurement stage is planned, and interested parties should note the future notice date for communication by 4th December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the travel agency and similar services industry category. Companies with expertise in providing collaborative travel solutions and online booking systems tailored to diverse policy requirements would be well-suited for this opportunity. Businesses should contact Andrew Young at the University of the Highlands and Islands for further details on participating in this anticipated tender process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Travel Services

Notice Description

The UHI Academic Partnership are exploring the possibility of a collaborative Travel Services contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands are interested in exploring the opportunity to form a collaborative contract for the Provision of Travel Services. These Academic Partners are: - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Orkney - UHI Perth - UHI Shetland - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science A key concern is that Academic Partners have different Travel Policies. It is of major importance that an online booking system could be implemented, with each Academic Partner's Travel Policy reflected in their version of the system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ece2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022654-2023
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2023Expired
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
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ayoung@apuc-scot.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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