Planning

International Travel Management Services

YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

20 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

York St John University is in the planning stage of procuring International Travel Management Services, specified under CPV code 63516000 for travel management services. This contract caters to non-UK travel needs, including air and rail travel, plus accommodation booking, and necessitates both online and offline support, including a 24-hour emergency helpline. The current contract ends in September 2025, and they aim to have a new contract in place by then. Key dates include a future notice scheduled for 1st July 2025. The procurement location is York, categorised within the UKE21 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for travel management companies (TMCs) experienced in managing diverse travel bookings and providing robust support systems. Businesses excelling in offering comprehensive travel services, particularly those with capabilities in providing both digital booking systems and round-the-clock customer assistance, will find this tender highly beneficial. Additionally, companies that can service a large, diverse stakeholder base and ensure seamless travel arrangements will be well-suited to compete for this contract, facilitating expansion and brand establishment in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

International Travel Management Services

Notice Description

The University requires a Travel Management Company (TMC) that is able to facilitate non UK travel booking needs for a diverse range of stakeholders, including but not limited to Air Travel, Rail Travel and Accommodation Booking. The University requires a TMC with the provision to provide these services both online through a booking platform, and offline support including a 24 hour emergency helpline. The current TMC contract is ending in September 2025, the University is now seeking to re-contract for this service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a Travel Management Company (TMC) that is able to facilitate non UK travel booking needs for a diverse range of stakeholders, including but not limited to Air Travel, Rail Travel and Accommodation Booking. The University requires a TMC with the provision to provide these services both online through a booking platform, and offline support including a 24 hour emergency helpline. The current TMC contract is ending in September 2025, the University is now seeking to re-contract for this service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001843-2025
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

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
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
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Victoria Betts
Contact Email
procurement@yorksj.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904876216

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 7EX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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