Tender

Hotel Booking and Corporate Travel Services

CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Sleeper Limited has initiated a tender process for "Hotel Booking and Corporate Travel Services" under the procurement tag of services, with a focus on hotel accommodation services (CPV code: 55110000). The procurement method adopted is a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The contract is valued at £1,005,000 and requires a third-party agent to manage hotel services, covering elements such as rates for day let rooms, overnight stays, flights, and meeting rooms. The tender, set in the UK, reaches the critical stage of submission by 15th December 2025, precisely at 15:00. Document submissions are electronic, aligning with prevalent digital practices. The procurement falls under Railway Services as classified by TED_CE_ACTIVITY, representative of the buying authority’s industry focus.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in travel management and accommodation services. Companies competent in securing competitive rates and offering efficient account management stand to gain from this contract. It particularly suits agencies adept at negotiating terms for hospitality services and integrating travel logistics. With the requirement of maintaining standard industry practices such as health and safety, ethical processing, and sustainability, businesses that excel in these areas can leverage this tender to broaden their client base and industry footprint. The procurement promises to engage at least five candidates in the negotiation process, fostering a competitive environment suited for well-prepared firms.

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Notice Title

Hotel Booking and Corporate Travel Services

Notice Description

We need a third-party agent who will procure and manage hotel services securing the best rates, terms and conditions for day let rooms, overnight stays, rail, flights, and meeting rooms as per the detailed requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We need a third-party agent who will procure and manage hotel services securing the best rates, terms and conditions for day let rooms, overnight stays, rail, flights, and meeting rooms as per the detailed requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e043
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073471-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,005,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,005,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED
Contact Name
KAREN MARY ROGERS
Contact Email
procurement@caledoniansleeper.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3300600500

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1PP
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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