Planning

Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 Dec 2025 at 09:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 08:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 15:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, a central government authority based in Liverpool, is planning a comprehensive framework under the title "Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services." This service aims to provide booking solutions for the UK Public Sector, addressing various travel needs, including air, rail, car hire, as well as accommodation and emergency solutions. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically travel management services, with a framework agreement in place. The contract, with an estimated value of £9 billion, has a planned start date of 14 April 2027 and will run until 13 April 2030, extendable to 2031. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date anticipated for 14 October 2026.

Businesses specialising in travel management, accommodation, and related transport services stand to gain substantial growth opportunities from this tender. The framework is well-suited for companies that can offer comprehensive travel and accommodation solutions, including additional services like welfare and security provisions. Relevant sectors include travel agencies, hotels, transport service providers, and those capable of offering emergency and specialised accommodation. Given its significant financial scope, both established enterprises and SMEs are encouraged to prepare for the market engagement activities scheduled to begin by 30 April 2026, marking an opportunity to align with the procurement requirements and optimise their offerings to meet public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services

Notice Description

A framework providing comprehensive booking solutions for all UK Public Sector Travel needs, including air, rail, taxis, coaches, car hire, accommodation and venues for meetings, conferences and events, as well as emergency travel and accommodation solutions, including for civilian cohorts under the care of a UK Public Sector organisation. Customers using the framework for civilian accommodation solutions can also access supporting services such as welfare and security provision.

Planning Information

Market engagement will cover the following: ● Scope ● Structure ● Route to Market ● Terms and Conditions ● Guidance ● Customer Journey Engagement will include surveys, and engagement sessions for both suppliers and customers and details will be published via the Crown Commercial Service website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a83e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086213-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£9,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 202610 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2027 - 13 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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