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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Clyde College has completed the procurement process for a business travel provider, focusing on the education industry category. This contract was awarded following an open procedure under the UKUPC Travel Management Services 2024 Framework. Serving the needs of all campuses in Glasgow, the contracting authority aims to manage UK and international travel services comprehensively. The award was issued on 6th January 2026, with Diversity Travel Ltd, a Manchester-based SME, being selected as the supplier. This places the procurement in the Award stage, providing a substantial contract value of £60,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for travel management SMEs, particularly those with expertise in providing comprehensive travel solutions. With the increasing demand for managed travel services in educational institutions, businesses that offer efficient booking tools and a mix of online and offline services stand to benefit. The opportunity aligns with enterprises adept at leveraging framework agreements to deliver tailored travel management services, fostering connections with public bodies like Glasgow Clyde College.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Business Travel

Notice Description

Business Travel provider for Glasgow Clyde College

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide Glasgow Clyde College with access to a fully managed service for all UK and International travel and associated services. The stakeholder will be able to research and book using an online tool and/or via offline booking channel,. This is a call off from UKUPC Travel Management Services 2024 Framework - Reference PFB4053 SU Lot 1 Business Travel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834387
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557718
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20265 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
GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G52 3AY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Cardonald
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY TRAVEL

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