Hotel Booking and Corporate Travel Services

CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Sleeper Limited, located in Inverness, UK, spearheaded a procurement process for "Hotel Booking and Corporate Travel Services." This initiative falls under the service industry category and involves managing hotel bookings, securing competitive rates, and arranging travel services including rail and flights. The process was initiated through a negotiated procedure with prior competition, focussing on selecting a third-party agent to manage these services. The procurement stage reached completion, with the process culminating in an active contract signed on 20th April 2026. Key details of the tender included the service delivery within the UK, with the entire process governed by electronic submission methods, ensuring swift and accurate responses to the procurement notice. Important deadlines included the tender phase ending on 15th December 2025, followed by an invitation date for the second stage on 18th December 2025.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in corporate travel services and hotel management. Organisations adept at negotiating service terms, securing cost-effective rates, and managing logistics would find this contract rewarding. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand poised to benefit, given the procurement's emphasis on inclusivity for electronic bids from various regions. The successful supplier, Inntel Ltd, highlights the potential for businesses proficient in systematic usability and competitive pricing to thrive. This procurement creates a significant commercial avenue, offering a substantial contract value of £1,005,000, encouraging growth and expansion prospects for entities within the corporate travel sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hotel Booking and Corporate Travel Services

Notice Description

We need a third-party agent who will procure and manage hotel services securing the best rates, terms and conditions for day let rooms, overnight stays, rail, flights, and meeting rooms as per the detailed requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We need a third-party agent who will procure and manage hotel services securing the best rates, terms and conditions for day let rooms, overnight stays, rail, flights, and meeting rooms as per the detailed requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815745
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554899
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,005,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,005,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20262 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
CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1PP
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNTEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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