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04 Aug 2026 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for "Travel Management Services," focusing on business travel and accommodation for Members and Officers. The tender, categorized under the travel agency services industry, falls within the UK region and was awarded on 4th August 2026. The contract award stage was recently completed, with the official contract signed on 29th July 2026, and is set to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, with possibilities for extensions. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, awarding a total contract value of £626,400, with a net value of £522,000, all in GBP.

This procurement contract presents significant opportunities for the travel management sector, particularly for businesses specializing in delivering comprehensive travel and accommodation services under public authority frameworks. Companies with expertise in handling governmental travel requirements and those capable of offering efficient booking and management solutions are well-positioned to benefit. Large companies, like the awarded supplier PERK UK LIMITED, are well-suited to fulfil this contract due to their resources and capacity in managing extensive travel demands efficiently and cost-effectively, thereby facilitating sustained business growth through public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Services

Notice Description

Call off from NEPO507 Travel Management Services Framework. Business travel and accommodation for Members and Officers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073432-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£522,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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