Award

Travel Risk Management Services

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Travel Risk Management Services" at Coventry University has recently progressed to the contract award stage. Coventry University, a sub-central government public authority located in Coventry, UK, has awarded the contract to Securewest International (Risk Management) Limited. This procurement involved two lots: Travel Safety System (Technology Platform & Incident Response) and Travel Risk Consultancy Services, with respective values of £288,000 and £72,000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract period for both lots begins on 30th March 2026, ending on 29th March 2029, with potential extensions available. The preliminary engagement and tender processes were previously completed, with a standstill period set to conclude on 3rd February 2026.

Businesses specialising in travel risk management systems and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in higher education or public sector projects, may find significant opportunities in this procurement. The tender required robust systems for monitoring and managing travel incidents and consultancy services for risk assessments, fitting well with firms proficient in travel safety technology and advisory. SMEs with specialised expertise in delivering bespoke systems and consultancy may particularly benefit, as they can provide tailored solutions to support Coventry University's international operations and traveller safety needs. This contract reflects a trend towards prioritising comprehensive travel risk management, presenting a growing market for innovative security solutions and consultancy in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Travel Risk Management Services

Notice Description

Lot 1: Travel Safety System (Technology Platform & Incident Response) Lot 1 encompasses the provision of a travel safety system, including a technology platform designed to monitor and manage travellers and travel incidents, alongside 24/7 traveller support and bespoke incident response protocols to support staff and students' travellers. Lot 2: Travel Risk Consultancy Services Lot 2 covers travel risk advisory and consultancy services, including support for travel risk assessment for higher risk travel, travel risk policy support, staff and student training, and ongoing advice to support safe international travel and overseas operations at Coventry University Group. To view and bid for Lot 1: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U4TH7D5B75 To view and bid for Lot 2: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5BH8B554RF To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008770439

Lot Information

Travel Safety System (Technology Platform & Incident Response)

Lot 1 encompasses the provision of a travel safety system, including a technology platform designed to monitor and manage travellers and travel incidents, alongside 24/7 traveller support and bespoke incident response protocols to support staff and students' travellers.

Renewal: Two x 12 months extensions

Travel Risk Consultancy Services

Lot 2 covers travel risk advisory and consultancy services, including support for travel risk assessment for higher risk travel, travel risk policy support, staff and student training, and ongoing advice to support safe international travel and overseas operations at Coventry University Group.

Renewal: Two x one year extension

Planning Information

Informal PME discussions with suppliers attending the Universities Safety and Health Association Conference. The current context and needs of the Group, and how the market and technology have changed since the University last tendered for such services. The higher education sector is currently facing significant financial pressures, presenting ongoing constraints on budgets and resources, as well as a (probably) temporary reduction in travel activity. As a result, there is a heightened need to ensure that every expenditure delivers maximum value for money. Flexibility in delivery and clear value for money matters more than ever. We require services that are tailored to our specific requirements and that fit in with what we already have in place. By harmonising new solutions with existing systems and processes, we can address our needs while making the most of current resources, leading to a more joined-up and effective result. We have made progress under the previous contract in getting the engagement of academics and professional services with travel risk and the high level of satisfaction we have from colleagues with the current arrangements. It is important this procurement builds on this success. Any future supplier needs to understand the needs of universities and research institutions. That means being flexible with schedules, open about what we need and mindful of the options and unique pressures faced by academic colleagues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006403-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECUREWEST INTERNATIONAL (RISK MANAGEMENT

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