Tender

Supply of Travel Management Services Y25011

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) is seeking suppliers for its contract titled "Supply of Travel Management Services Y25011," falling under the industry category of travel management services (CPV 63516000). This framework agreement aims to provide a comprehensive range of high-quality, service-focused travel management solutions for the public sector across the UK, including both online and offline services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 8 April 2025, and the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 14:15. The contract, valued at GBP 500,000,000, shall last for approximately four years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in travel management, especially those capable of delivering both advisory and administrative support alongside travel solutions. With a focus on sustainability and carbon emissions tracking, suppliers who provide innovative and eco-friendly travel options will be well-positioned to thrive. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract emphasizes a one-stop-shop approach beneficial for diverse public sector needs. Suitable businesses include travel agencies, supporting transport services, and companies offering business travel services across various regions of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Supply of Travel Management Services Y25011

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement will provide the public sector with a one-stop-shop offering a range of high quality, service-focused, compliant travel management solutions. Covering the provision of both online and offline services, suppliers will be expected to be able to provide a wide range of solutions, whilst also offering advisory and administrative support. Suppliers will be required to give details of how they will provide Customers with sustainable travel solutions, how they track and report on carbon emissions, and what initiatives they have implemented to offset carbon emissions associated with travel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement will provide the public sector with a one-stop-shop offering a range of high quality, service-focused, compliant travel management solutions. Covering the provision of both online and offline services, suppliers will be expected to be able to provide a wide range of solutions, whilst also offering advisory and administrative support. Suppliers will be required to give details of how they will provide Customers with sustainable travel solutions, how they track and report on carbon emissions, and what initiatives they have implemented to offset carbon emissions associated with travel. Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005743-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8081685808

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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