Award

YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES ITT

YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 15:05

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

York St John University has successfully completed a procurement process awarding Key Travel Limited a contract for International Travel Management Services. This procurement, which falls under the category of supporting and auxiliary transport services, was conducted through an open procedure. The tender, titled "YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES ITT," required a provider capable of managing comprehensive international travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, rail, car hire, and ferries, with an emphasis on sustainability and economical options. The location for service delivery is York, UK, and the award was finalised on 17th July 2025. The contract period begins on 25th September 2025 and is initially set for two years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years based on service performance.

This tender represented a substantial business opportunity with a gross contract value of £720,000, ideal for businesses specialising in travel management services. The procurement process attracted a diverse range of bidders, with six bids received, and nearly all reaching the final stage—a testament to its competitive nature. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, and the contract's open procedure provided a level playing field for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Companies with strong online and offline support capabilities, as well as those that can offer innovative and sustainable travel solutions, would likely find such opportunities highly beneficial for growth and long-term collaboration with academic institutions like York St John University.

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Notice Title

YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES ITT

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider for international travel bookings. Predominantly via an online booking platform with offline support. Full international coverage of flights, accommodation, rail, car hire and ferries. We would look for the most economical travel options, but also those that are sustainable. We require 24x7 emergency helpline support for our travellers with active monitoring of all destinations for client support when required. If required - the access code is DE8Z7PHHWM. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=966743354

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This will be a 2-year contract, with an additional 1+1 years extensions on provision of excellent service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054698
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041067-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Victoria Murden
Contact Email
procurement@yorksj.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01904876216

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEY TRAVEL

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