Tender

Provision of Business Travel Management Services 2025-2030

OFCOM

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Tender

05 Aug 2024 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves OFCOM, the UK communications regulator, seeking to contract a service provider for the "Provision of Business Travel Management Services 2025-2030." This tender falls within the travel agency services industry category (CPV: 63510000) and is to be delivered in London, UK. Currently at the tender stage, interested businesses must submit their proposals by 5 September 2024. The contract is intended to commence on 1 February 2025 and will last until 31 January 2028, with possible extensions of up to two additional 12-month periods at OFCOM's discretion. The procurement method follows a restricted procedure where a selective number of candidates, between five and eight, will be invited for the second stage starting from 24 September 2024.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive and efficient business travel solutions. Companies well-suited to compete should have robust experience in business travel services and meet strict selection criteria outlined in the selection questionnaire. The procurement method emphasises electronic and written submissions, and the entire process is governed under GPA provisions, ensuring competitive and transparent tendering. Successful bidders could enhance their portfolio, gain a prestigious client in OFCOM, and achieve significant business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Business Travel Management Services 2025-2030

Notice Description

Provision of Business Travel Management Services for up to 5 years from February 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Business Travel Management Services

Options: The contract will contain option provisions to extend the contract at Ofcom's sole discretion by 2 additional periods of 12 months each

Renewal: The contract will contain option provisions to extend the contract at Ofcom's sole discretion by 2 additional periods of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0487b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024535-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Mark Lundy
Contact Email
mark.lundy@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079813000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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