Award

Travel Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Apr 2025 at 10:45

Award

21 Feb 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for its "Travel Management Services", classified under supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (CPV code: 63000000) and travel management services (CPV code: 63516000). The procurement stage was marked by an award without prior publication of a call for competition, citing the procurement's exemption from directive scope and extreme urgency. Both contracts related to provision of travel management services to various regions across the UK, awarded to Diversity Travel Ltd, and signed between February and April 2025, each valued at GBP 315,000. The lead contacts are Raymond Coffie and Damola Aladesiun for the respective processes.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management, particularly those proficient in handling complex, urgent travel arrangements. SMEs such as Diversity Travel Ltd, based in Manchester, are well-suited to compete due to their flexibility and expertise in the specific requirements laid out by the University of Bedfordshire. By leveraging established frameworks like the SUPC Travel Management services, businesses can secure substantial contracts and demonstrate their capability to manage institutional travel needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Services

Notice Description

Travel Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Travel Management Services to the University

Procurement Information

This is a direct award via the SUPC Travel Management services Framework ref PFB4053 SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014538-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Damola Aladesiun, Raymond Coffie
Contact Email
damola.aladesiun@beds.ac.uk, procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582489216, +44 1582743315-3315

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY TRAVEL

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