Planning

DfT Group Managed Service for Meetings and Events

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 15:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "DfT Group Managed Service for Meetings and Events," located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting travel management services. The planned contract period is from 16 February 2027 to 15 February 2030, with an option for renewal up to 15 February 2031. The estimated value is £14,000,000 net (£16,800,000 gross). Interested parties should note that a future notice date is set for 1 February 2027, indicating the opening of tender submissions for this opportunity.

This tender provides a remarkable opportunity for businesses specializing in travel management services, particularly those able to offer comprehensive solutions for offsite meetings and events. With a strong preference for SMEs, this contract can drive significant business growth and visibility in public sector engagements. Ideal candidates will have the capacity to handle large-scale service provision, thus fostering potential long-term partnerships with central government bodies and enhancing their portfolio with high-profile clients. The procurement method is planned under the UK's legal framework, ensuring a structured and transparent selection process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT Group Managed Service for Meetings and Events

Notice Description

Managed service for the provision of offsite meetings and events.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037277-2026
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
£14,000,000 £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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