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WMFS Corporate Travel Service

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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05 Aug 2026 at 09:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, headquartered in Birmingham, focuses on the provision of a Corporate Travel Service, titled "WMFS Corporate Travel Service". This project falls under the services industry category with a specific emphasis on business travel. The contract was awarded to PERK UK LIMITED on 23rd July 2026. It uses a selective procurement method, specifically an award under a framework, which was competitive. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract officially commencing on 12th August 2026 and running until 31st July 2028, with options for renewal extending up to 2030. The project location is within the UK, specifically the UKG region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in travel services, particularly those capable of providing a comprehensive booking portal and offline support tailored for corporate use. Companies like large travel service providers with experience in handling complex itineraries, policy integration, and providing management information reports stand to gain from potential future extensions and renewals. Engaging in such contracts can bolster business growth through long-term partnerships and recurring revenue streams, reinforcing the prominence of services tailored to public authorities and facilitating strategic expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMFS Corporate Travel Service

Notice Description

Requirement for a Travel Booking Portal to facilitate the booking of Corporate Travel for WMFS personnel, covering the full range of travel and accommodation requirements. This includes an integrated online booking platform, dedicated offline support for complex or urgent arrangements, embedded travel policy controls, and detailed Management Information reporting to support oversight and compliance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074035-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£403,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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