Planning

DfT Group Travel Managed Service

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 15:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is planning a procurement process for a group travel managed service titled "DfT Group Travel Managed Service." Categorised under travel management services, this opportunity is geared towards the services industry. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a future notice date set for 1st February 2027. The service is intended for travel management around the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 16th February 2027 to 15th February 2030, potentially extending up to 15th February 2031. An estimated budget of up to £97.2 million gross is dedicated to this project.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those capable of accommodating accommodation and transport services under a managed service model. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should find this tender particularly appealing due to its suitability for smaller businesses, potentially allowing for diversification and expansion within a governmental framework. The Department for Transport, a central government authority, serves as the buying organisation, providing an attractive prospect for stable business development. Interested businesses should prepare to meet the criteria and prepare for the announcement by the specified future notice date.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT Group Travel Managed Service

Notice Description

Travel Management Service for accommodation and transport services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037272-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£81,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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