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PlanningUpdate

28 May 2026 at 08:11

Planning

07 May 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is planning a procurement process for a comprehensive travel and venue solutions service titled "Travel and Venue Solutions." This initiative aims to provide an online and offline booking tool for government officers to manage travel needs through a singular provider, classified under travel management services and application service providers (CPV codes: 63516000 and 72416000). Scheduled to move into the planned procurement stage, the contract will run from 1st April 2027 to 1st April 2030, with operations based in Bradford, United Kingdom (region UKE41). A future notice regarding this procurement is anticipated by 3rd October 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in travel management and software provision to secure a valuable contract with a significant public authority. Businesses that excel in integrating online application services with comprehensive travel management resources will find this an excellent opportunity to enhance their portfolio. With a focus on efficiency and service quality, firms capable of delivering an integrated service platform will be particularly well-suited to compete and potentially benefit from long-term growth facilitated by government collaboration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Travel and Venue Solutions

Notice Description

An online booking tool and offline booking service for officers to research, book and manage their travel requirements and additional supporting services through one supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069315
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050031-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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