Planning

Travel Management Services

NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 10:37

Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The National Energy System Operator Limited (NESO) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Travel Management Services". This initiative, scheduled for a start on 31st October 2026, is part of NESO's transition towards operational independence as a public corporation. The procurement seeks to engage a Travel Management Company (TMC) capable of providing an end-to-end integrated travel solution for its approximately 2,800 UK-based employees. Key service requirements include online and offline booking tools, comprehensive travel arrangements (air, rail, hotel, car hire), policy compliance, risk management, and integration with Workday. The contract, with a potential total value of £24 million, is planned for an initial four-year period with possible extensions. Milestones include a scheduled pre-market engagement with interested parties due by 14th January 2026.

This tender presents promising opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in travel management services, given the procurement's emphasis on integration with existing platforms like SAP Concur and future systems such as Workday. Businesses experienced in providing comprehensive travel solutions, detailed management of traveller profiles, and robust policy compliance frameworks will find this an attractive opportunity. The flexibility of the competitive procurement method allows for various approaches, positioning capable businesses to leverage their innovative solutions to meet NESO's comprehensive travel management needs, thus facilitating substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Management Services

Notice Description

NESO requires a direct contractual relationship with any economic operator for a complete end-to-end integrated solution for Travel Management Services (TMS) to NESO. NESO is transitioning to a fully independent public corporation and seeks to appoint a Travel Management Company (TMC) to manage business travel for approximately 2,800 employees, primarily based in the UK. Two key locations are Wokingham and Warwick. NESO is exploring competitive options via public sector frameworks (e.g. CCS ) or direct award or competitive tender therefore are releasing Pre Market Engagement questions to inform internal strategy and understand what the market is able to offer. The supplier shall provide end-to-end travel management services, including but not limited to: - Online booking tools and offline support aligned with Workday. - Air, rail, hotel, and car hire bookings (short and long term) - Traveller profile management - Policy compliance and approval workflows - Duty of care, safety reviews and risk management - MI reporting and analytics - Dedicated account management The contract term will be initial term 4 years with extension options up to 4 years in 12 month increments.

Planning Information

NESO would like interested organisations to complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=np48ptu0KkSpTwhxjXiOjCw1qh2SqGBNq3h_BsB8xcpUMFhITExLSThaR0swMFpLRUw0OElZNVRKVy4u which NESO will then collate in order to develop their understanding of the market and complete their assurance process. Further communication in the form of notices will then be published via Find a Tender Service FTS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085270-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 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
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
Tennille Madigan
Contact Email
tennille.madigan@neso.energy
Contact Phone
+447795483583

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG41 5BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Winnersh
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

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