Tender

Travel Management RFI

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

10 Sep 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Travel Management RFI," is spearheaded by NHS England, a national or federal agency located in London, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on travel management services as per the CPV classification. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 22nd September 2025, at 18:00 BST. Bidders must submit proposals electronically or in written form by the deadline. It operates on a selective method described as a competitive procedure with negotiation, where there is a framework agreement allowing for a maximum of one participant.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services. Companies with competitive pricing strategies are particularly well-suited, as price is a primary award criterion. Businesses capable of negotiating under a selective procurement process with a framework agreement could gain a foothold within a long-term contract spanning up to two years. With NHS England as the contracting authority, successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate with a prominent national agency, amplifying their market presence and enhancing their valuable client portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Management RFI

Notice Description

Travel Management RFI

Lot Information

Lot 1

Travel Management RFI. Additional information: Travel Management RFI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059737
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055235-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
10 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHSE Commercial
Contact Email
england.travel@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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