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Travel Management Provider

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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02 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed the procurement process for a "Travel Management Provider" under the restricted procedure method, within the education services category. This tender aimed to consolidate business and student travel management into a combined contract lot. Located in Cardiff, the contract involves services within the UK region, specifically UKL22. The award stage was completed on 2 April 2025, with Clarity Travel Limited securing the contract valued at £22,500,000.

This procurement presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those who can offer competitive pricing and high-quality service. Companies with experience in handling complex travel logistics for both business and educational sectors are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The framework's emphasis on compliance and control around student travel additionally highlights a niche for specialists in travel regulations within academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Provider

Notice Description

As part of the new iteration of the framework we will be calling-off, business and student travel are now available as a combined lot. In order to gain more control around student travel and maintain compliance with procurement regulations, the decision has been made to utilise this lot and carry out a mini competition that includes business and student travel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the new iteration of the framework we will be calling-off, business and student travel are now available as a combined lot. In order to gain more control around student travel and maintain compliance with procurement regulations, the decision has been made to utilise this lot and carry out a mini competition that includes business and student travel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-149577
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149577
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£22,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR505609
    Travel Management Provider - As part of the new iteration of the framework we will be calling-off, business and student travel are now available as a combined lot. In order to gain more control around student travel and maintain compliance with procurement regulations, the decision has been made to utilise this lot and carry out a mini competition that includes business and student travel.

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