Hotel Booking and Corporate Travel Services

CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 09:16

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Caledonian Sleeper Limited, titled "Hotel Booking and Corporate Travel Services," falls within the services industry category, specifically focused on hotel accommodation services. This process, conducted under a selective procurement method described as a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, took place across the UK. The most recent stage saw the award of the contract, now complete, to Inntel Ltd as of 20th April 2026. This tender, valued at £1,005,000, required managing hotel services, including securing competitive rates for day let rooms and transportation arrangements. The initial tendering phase invited electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland platform, ending on 15th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, notably for companies proficient in travel management and hotel services. Businesses that can effectively negotiate rates and offer reliable service management, inclusive of out-of-hours support and supply chain sustainability, are well-suited to this contract. SMEs proficient in travel and hotel management, familiar with electronic submission processes, and with a capacity for handling substantial service values could leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and geographical reach. As a high-value procurement venture, it encourages the adaptation of innovative service delivery methods and rate negotiation strategies, fostering competitive advantages in a robust field.

How relevant is this notice?

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/039672-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNTEL

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