Tender

CSAC2325 Business Travel Management provider

CSA CATAPULT

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 16:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by CSA Catapult, seeks a Business Travel Management provider for managing travel services across the UK, Europe, and internationally, targeted for business purposes. The procurement falls under the "Travel management services" and "Business travel services" categories, with the process at the Tender stage. The buying organisation, CSA Catapult, is a public authority under sub-central government based in Newport, United Kingdom. Interested providers should note that the tender process is open and competitive, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 17 February 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 3 March 2026. The contract period is expected to start on 20 May 2026 and end on 19 May 2028, with the possibility of renewal up to 2030.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in travel management services, particularly those with expertise in business travel arrangements. Companies that are adaptable and capable of delivering comprehensive travel management solutions within the UK and beyond will find this contract highly beneficial. With a strong emphasis on quality, this opportunity is well-suited for SMEs positioned to offer superior service quality in tandem with competitive pricing, as quality factors hold a significant weight in the award criteria. The total contract value is projected at £182,000, providing a substantial business opportunity over the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSAC2325 Business Travel Management provider

Notice Description

CSA Catapult require a Travel Management Company ("TMC") to manage all Travel Services for Authorised Bookers for travel across UK, Europe and Internationally for business purposes only For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newport:-Travel-management-services./G355CN5A98 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G355CN5A98

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064755
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010148-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£182,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 19 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CSA CATAPULT
Contact Name
Joe Wightman
Contact Email
joe.wightman@csa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07376487691

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL2 East Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

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