Planning

Travel Management Company for Business and Student travel

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Travel Management Company to oversee domestic and international travel bookings for business and student purposes. This initiative falls under the services category with CPV classification 63516000, pertaining to travel management services, and is considered above threshold in size. The main location for service delivery is Plymouth, Devon, UK, specifically within the UKK41 region. The procurement process is slated to begin with a future notice planned for 15th August 2025, with the contract expected to run from 31st March 2026 until 30th March 2030, with potential for renewal until 2031. The University, a public authority recognised as sub-central government, is seeking a provider capable of managing travel needs efficiently, with Howard Goffin serving as the primary contact.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth in the travel management sector, appealing to businesses specialising in comprehensive travel services. Companies equipped to handle large-scale and bespoke travel arrangements for universities will find this an exciting prospect. Given the extended contract period and potential renewal options, service providers can leverage this project to establish a long-term partnership, enhancing their portfolio in the educational travel domain. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses with capabilities in both domestic and international travel logistics, providing them a platform to expand their reach and expertise in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Management Company for Business and Student travel

Notice Description

Services for the provision of a Travel Management Company to undertake the booking of domestic and international business and student travel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0520e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025807-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Howard Goffin
Contact Email
howard.goffin@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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