Planning

Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is advancing its procurement process for the Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services framework with a planned engagement strategy due by 30th April 2026. The framework seeks to deliver comprehensive solutions for various travel and accommodation needs across the UK Public Sector, encompassing services like air and rail transport, accommodation bookings, and venue management. This initiative is part of central government efforts and is located in Liverpool, UK. Key industry categories involved include travel management, accommodation services, and transport services. A Supplier Event is planned to facilitate market engagement and broad participation from relevant suppliers.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses within the travel, accommodation, and venue management sectors to expand their public sector client base. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework agreement is structured to support their involvement. Businesses that specialise in logistical services, booking technology, or customer care provision will find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities. The potential for renewal and extended participation until 2031 suggests a stable long-term growth opportunity for those who secure a place within this framework, allowing for sustained engagement with the UK’s public sector procurement activities.

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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. Crown Commercial Service is hosting a Supplier Event for our upcoming Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services framework - ref RM6408. This is your opportunity to learn more about the upcoming framework, provide feedback, and connect with the CCS Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venues Team. Any interested Suppliers are welcome. Please follow the link for more information and registration. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ccs-travel-framework-supplier-engagement-day-tickets-1984456534916?aff=oddtdtcreator

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a83e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019476-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

70 - Real estate services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

63516000 - Travel management services

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

63726400 - Ship chartering services

70333000 - Housing services

98341000 - Accommodation 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
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 20266 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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