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Travel Management Services

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College, based in Falkirk, Scotland, has concluded an open procedure procurement process for "Travel Management Services." This call-off contract covers business and student group travel management services, focusing on the education sector. The process is at the award and contract stage, having commenced with an award notice on 8 January 2025. The contract was awarded to Diversity Travel Ltd on 12 December 2024, with a total value of £160,787. The procurement falls under the "services" category with CPV classification 63510000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management, most notably small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their client base within the education sector. Given that the contract entails managing substantial travel requirements for both staff and students, companies offering comprehensive and efficient travel coordination services could find this tender particularly lucrative. The contract establishes a stable, long-term relationship with Forth Valley College, a prominent educational institution, further benefiting businesses aiming for growth and enhanced reputation in this industry.

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Notice Title

Travel Management Services

Notice Description

This is a call-off contract for the provision of travel management services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Travel management services including business and student group travel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787271
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521372
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
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
£160,787 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 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
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324403000

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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