Award

Collaborative Travel Management Services Contract for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies and other Participating Bodies

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 08:45

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 15:08

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 17:21

Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance is overseeing the procurement process for a Collaborative Travel Management Services Contract, aimed at catering to the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, and other Participating Bodies. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the contract follows an open procurement method and adopts Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract was awarded to World Travel Centre Ltd and is set to commence on 1 May 2026, for an initial five-year term, with options to extend up to 30 April 2036. The procurement is in the Award stage, with key dates including contract signing on 16 March 2026. Industry categories include travel management and business travel services, reflecting the focus on supporting and auxiliary transport services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in travel management, with a projected gross value of £180 million. Large-scale travel service providers, particularly those offering innovative solutions for efficient booking, rate matching, and social value outcomes, are well-positioned to compete. Companies with a robust infrastructure for delivering comprehensive travel services and experience in managing complex travel logistics can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence in Northern Ireland's central government procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Collaborative Travel Management Services Contract for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies and other Participating Bodies

Notice Description

Collaborative Travel Management Services Contract for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies and other Participating Bodies. Please refer to the tender documentation for the full list of participating bodies. The Contract Term shall commence upon contract award (expected to be March 2026) with the Service Commencement Date being 1 May 2026 for an initial period of 5 years. There will be two options to extend; the first option is for three (3) years and the second option is for two (2) years. The potential contract end date is 30 April 2036.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be two options to extend; the first option is for three (3) years and the second option is for two (2) years.

Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority's Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 5984727. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI using the messaging function by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05575a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023273-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-12-10

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLD TRAVEL CENTRE

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