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Provision of Travel Management Services

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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06 Feb 2026 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Travel Management Services" was undertaken by DFT Operator Limited, a national agency based in London, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category within the travel management sector, primarily focused on booking hotels and travel for employees. The contracting process has moved to the award stage as of 6th February 2026, and the contract was signed on 12th November 2025. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, executed as a direct award against the Crown Commercial Services framework, specifically RM6342. This framework allows for the agency to directly engage a supplier without prior publication of a call for competition. Despite the nominal contract value of £2,000,000, the process notably involved one supplier, Perk UK Limited, based in Birmingham.

This procurement project provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large firms specialising in travel management services. Companies within the travel and transport services sector, who can deliver efficient and comprehensive travel arrangements for public agencies, are well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in similar projects can enhance market presence and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients. Businesses with robustness in handling administrative and logistical travel requirements can thrive in this framework, leveraging the established relationship with national agencies like DFT Operator Limited.

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Notice Title

Provision of Travel Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of Travel Management services for DFTO - Booking of hotels and travel for employees. Operators within the group have an option to use the agreement and are named in the cluster group. Contract value is 0 commitment but estimated at a nominal value of PS2,000,000.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Travel Management services - Booking of hotels and travel for employees 0 Value non commitment

Procurement Information

Compliant direct award against the Crown Commercial Services framework : Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions RM6342

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064aab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011183-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 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
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dftoperator.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERK

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