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Provision of Travel and Accommodation Booking Services

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Travel and Accommodation Booking Services," was led by the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority, aiming to secure an online travel management platform. This project, valued at £264,000, falls under the Travel Management Services industry category and focuses on facilitating a centralised system for booking air, rail, and accommodation necessary for organisational travel. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication, leading to an award on 10 July 2025 to Clarity Travel Limited, headquartered in Manchester, UK. While the main contract remains active, a significant portion of this procurement was cancelled, indicating changes during its statutory implementation.

This tender presents significant opportunities, particularly for large-scale travel service providers capable of offering comprehensive digital solutions. Businesses specialising in streamlined, policy-compliant travel management services would benefit from engaging in similar opportunities. The procurement’s reliance on the CCS Framework RM6342 highlights the importance of being well-versed in governmental frameworks, making it an ideal growth avenue for companies accustomed to working within such structures. This illustrates the potential for growth among businesses prioritising cost efficiency and compliance within the public sector travel arrangements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Travel and Accommodation Booking Services

Notice Description

Online Travel Management Platform - UK Booked National and International Business Travel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement involves the engagement of the online travel management platform to facilitate and manage the booking of air, rail and accommodation for organisational travel requirements. The platform will serve as a centralised digital solution to streamline the booking process ensuring cost-efficiency and policy compliance.

Options: 2 x 12 months extensions

Procurement Information

Direct Award - CCS Framework RM6342/ Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions. The requirements can be met within the standard terms of the agreement and no additional changes or additions are needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039606-2025
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
Large

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
£264,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months 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
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Oxana Seager
Contact Email
oxana.seager@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

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