715903478 - Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) - Provision of Accommodation. Venue Find and Ancillary Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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TenderUpdate

07 Aug 2026 at 14:01

Award

07 Aug 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Glasgow, UK, is overseeing the procurement process titled "Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) - Provision of Accommodation, Venue Find and Ancillary Services". This service-oriented procurement falls under the CPV classification "Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services". As of 7th August 2026, the process is at the award stage. The call-off contract, derived from the Government Commercial Agency Framework RM6342, commenced on 6th August 2026, with an initial period lasting until 31st March 2029, and includes an optional extension of three months. With a maximum contractual duration of 35 months, the financial liability cap is set at £170,300,000, though actual earnings will depend on demand and programme volumes.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accommodation, venue provision, and related ancillary services, particularly those adept at handling large-scale contracts within the defence sector framework. Corporate Travel Management (North) Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Bradford, UK, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the project's potential for organisations with the capacity to manage expansive and long-duration service provisions. This tender is an ideal fit for businesses focusing on strategic logistics support and service solutions aligned with national defence initiatives. The limited procurement method provides a streamlined process without prior publication, advantageous for firms positioned within established governmental frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

715903478 - Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) - Provision of Accommodation. Venue Find and Ancillary Services

Notice Description

For Transparency Purposes only - Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) Accommodation and Associated Services This is a call off from a Government Commercial Agency Framework - RM6342 - Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions. CALL OFF - START DATE : 06/08/2026 CALL OFF - EXPIRY DATE: 31/03/2029 CALL OFF - INITIAL PERIOD: 32 MONTHS CALL OFF - EXTENSION PERIOD : 3 months. The total possible length of this contract is a maximum of 35 months. For the avoidance of doubt the stated value of the contract is the limit of liability (PS170,300,000.00). Actual revenue under the contract is not fixed and will remain dependent on programme volumes and demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) Accommodation and Associated Services.

Options: 3 months

Procurement Information

This is a Call-Off contract from the GCA Framework - RM6342 - Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075381-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,300,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (NORTH

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