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Provision of Accommodation and Travel

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has conducted a procurement process for the provision of accommodation and travel services, which supports life support courses for their medical staff. This procurement falls under the 'services' industry category and took place in the Warrington area, specifically within the UKD61 region. The process used a direct procurement method, conducted below the specified threshold, without competition. The tender stage is now complete, and the award was finalised on 4th August 2025, with the contract running from 16th June 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in travel management services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive accommodation and travel solutions. While this specific procurement was awarded to Gates Travel, future opportunities could be ideal for travel agencies and accommodation providers aiming to partner with public authorities or healthcare institutions. As the contract is valued at £38,500 net, businesses offering competitive pricing and quality services within this budget bracket might position themselves well for participating in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Accommodation and Travel

Notice Description

Provision of Accommodation and Travel to cover life support courses which forms part of the mandatory provision of life support training to nursing & midwifery, allied health professionals and medical staff employed by WHH.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05807d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045719-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£38,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.foster17@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATES TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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