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Provision of Travel Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland recently completed a tender process for the "Provision of Travel Management Services", classified under the education sector. Located in Paisley, Scotland, the procurement was executed through an open procedure, with a contract value of £500,000 awarded on 4th May 2020. The procurement process was part of a framework established in 2019, with delivery locations covering worldwide operations. The procurement was successfully concluded with Clarity Travel Management as the selected supplier, following a single bid submitted, which emphasised the streamlined nature of this contract.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in travel management and related services. Suppliers capable of managing complex travel needs on a global scale would find this contract aligns well with their services. Given that there were no bids from small or foreign enterprises, this indicates a competitive landscape potentially favouring established large-scale providers. Businesses geared towards efficiency in travel logistics could leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Travel Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of Travel Management Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000629958
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394171
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20205 years 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483943

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

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