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title: "Travel Management Services Framework"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Travel Management Services Framework

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00125eb1-8353-4cc5-8427-fa8deab67367

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the Essex County Council's initiative to establish a "Travel Management Services Framework." This framework aims to facilitate the booking and payment for various travel arrangements, including UK and international rail, air travel, hotel accommodations, and venue hires, all while adhering to the Council's travel policies. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, following an open procedure that started with the publication of the tender on 27th April 2018. The deadline for tender submissions was set for 14th November 2017, and the contract period runs from 19th March 2018 to 18th March 2022, focusing on the services category within the East of England region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in travel management services, particularly those capable of providing an integrated online booking system that meets specific accreditation requirements, such as ATOC, ABTA, IATA, and ATOL. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is open to them. Companies with expertise in travel logistics, accommodation provisioning, and venue management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework, thereby enhancing their visibility and participation in public sector contracts, which can lead to substantial business growth.

## Notice

Travel Management Services: This requirement establishes a framework agreement and the initial call off contract for Essex County Council. The supplier needs to provide an online - one stop shop- to enable individual employees to book and pay for 1) UK and International Rail, Sea crossing and air travel. 2) Hotel accommodation. 3) Venue hire for conferences and events. This should intelligently and proportionally enact the Authorities travel and accommodation policies This needs to be accessed via "single sign on" from the Authorities computers Needs to offer the Authority the most efficient possible billing and accounting methods The supplier must hold accreditation with ATOC, ABTA, IATA, ATOL (or equivalent)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeffdde6-06ee-49cf-b809-33b8c7fdaa99 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2018 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeffdde6-06ee-49cf-b809-33b8c7fdaa99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeffdde6-06ee-49cf-b809-33b8c7fdaa99
  27th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=314333761
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