Planning

Corporate Travel

JISC

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 13:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by JISC, a sub-central government public authority in Bristol, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Corporate Travel". This opportunity is catered towards the travel agency sector, aiming to cover UK-booked business travel, accommodation, and related services such as venue-finding for meetings, conferences, and events. The procurement process considers using existing framework agreements, and the procurement method is planned as a selective award under a framework. The main category for this procurement is services, with a gross value estimation of £10,000,000. While no specific timelines are confirmed, the planned contract period ranges from 29 September 2027 to 29 September 2029, with possible extensions up to 28 September 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in travel coordination and related services, particularly those capable of meeting large-scale demands such as national or regional travel agencies. As JISC is exploring options within existing framework agreements, businesses already part of such frameworks may have competitive advantages. However, JISC has not yet committed to a formal procurement process, focusing instead on market transparency and potential utilisation of existing contractual agreements. As the tender progresses, eligible businesses should prepare to engage in selective procurement activities to secure long-term contracts with significant growth potential, particularly those focusing on innovative travel solutions and service delivery efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Travel

Notice Description

The requirement is proposed to cover UK-booked business travel and accommodation; venue find and supporting services for meetings, conferences and events; coach and taxi booking solutions. As part of its ongoing options appraisal, Jisc is exploring the potential use of existing framework agreements for travel services where these are considered capable of meeting its requirements. Jisc may also utilise any remaining extension options available within current contractual or framework arrangements. Disclaimers: * This notice is issued for transparency and advance market awareness only. It does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process, an invitation to tender, or a commitment by Jisc to procure any goods, services, or works. * Any contract values stated in this notice are indicative only and subject to change. Final values may differ materially depending on funding availability, scope refinement, and internal approvals. * All dates and timelines included in this notice are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of Jisc. They should be treated as indicative only. No reliance should be placed on these dates for business or resource planning. Jisc reserves the right to exercise any extension options permitted under existing contractual or framework arrangements, which may impact or delay the future procurement activity referenced in this notice. * The scope of the potential procurement described is indicative only and may be amended, expanded, reduced, or withdrawn entirely prior to any formal procurement process. Any reference to potential re procurement is indicative only and does not represent a commitment to re tender existing arrangements or to replace any current supplier. Jisc will assess the possible use of existing frameworks as a route to market, opposed to a new procurement process. * Any future procurement is subject to internal approvals, governance processes, and the availability of funding. While Jisc has taken reasonable care in preparing this notice, it does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. * To ensure fairness and transparency, suppliers are asked not to contact Jisc or submit expressions of interest in relation to this notice. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and advertised via Jisc's e-procurement systems. Suppliers should ensure they are registered on the Jisc portal: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041131-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2027 - 29 Sep 2029 2-3 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
JISC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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