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Travel and Accommodation Booking Services

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 10:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 15:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for a Travel and Accommodation Booking Service, aimed at supporting its operational and business travel needs. The contract, titled "Travel and Accommodation Booking Services," falls under the services category, particularly focusing on travel and business travel services. Located in Carlisle, UK, Cumberland Council utilised an open procedure for this procurement, which concluded with the contract award on 28th April 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £290,000 gross, was part of a framework agreement, with A.G. GATES LIMITED based in Kendal, UK, securing the contract. The procurement stage moved from tender to award, and the contract period will commence on 1st June 2026 and end on 30th July 2027. Businesses who participated in this process had until 16th February 2026 to submit their tenders.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in travel and accommodation services, particularly those capable of meeting the diverse and dynamic requirements of public sector operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like A.G. GATES LIMITED, are well-suited to compete in such tender processes given their flexibility and capacity to provide tailored solutions. The procurement process welcomed bids from diverse business communities, enhancing its appeal to a wide range of potential suppliers. As part of a framework agreement, this contract not only offers immediate business growth through service delivery but also potential future opportunities in related government contracts. Participants were required to comply with all relevant legal and regulatory standards, ensuring fair competition and quality service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel and Accommodation Booking Services

Notice Description

The requirements for this procurement is to supply a Travel and Accommodation Booking Service to support the organisation's operational and business travel needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060902
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039675-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63515000 - Travel services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£232,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£241,667 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A.G. GATES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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