--- title: "Request for Information - Travel Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-044cdb0f-fe4e-4844-847a-2bd85b8e7cc3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-044cdb0f-fe4e-4844-847a-2bd85b8e7cc3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-044cdb0f-fe4e-4844-847a-2bd85b8e7cc3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-044cdb0f-fe4e-4844-847a-2bd85b8e7cc3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2017-04-10" --- # Request for Information - Travel Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-044cdb0f-fe4e-4844-847a-2bd85b8e7cc3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-044cdb0f-fe4e-4844-847a-2bd85b8e7cc3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-044cdb0f-fe4e-4844-847a-2bd85b8e7cc3.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is currently planning a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Travel Services. This procurement process aims to gather insights from potential providers in three key areas: travel agency and fulfillment services, online travel booking tools, and travel payment solutions. The engagement period is set to conclude on 23rd February 2018, with the deadline for submitting responses to this RFI being 3rd March 2017. The services are classified under the industry category of travel management, specifically concerning business travel and associated solutions, with a focus on suppliers based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management, online booking systems, and payment solutions. Companies adept in integrating travel services and those offering innovative travel-related software stand to benefit from this engagement. Additionally, travel agencies and businesses providing tailored business travel solutions could align their offerings with the University’s current and future needs in this sector, promoting potential growth through collaboration and service provision. ## Notice The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to gather information by exploring the market for suitably experienced potential providers of services and solutions in 3 key areas: * Travel agency and fulfillment services * Online travel booking tools * Travel payment solutions Through this request for information exercise, we are open to receiving information from suppliers spanning all 3 areas including travel management companies offering fully integrated booking and payment services, as well as specialist suppliers providing business travel booking software and /or travel payment solutions such as lodge cards. It should be noted that the University is currently in contract for travel agency services and that current contracts are expected to continue into 2018. As such we do not anticipate conducting a competitive processes for any travel related services in 2017. At this point this exercise is for information gathering purposes only. The University of Warwick shall have no obligation to acquire any products or services as a result of this RFI. To respond to this RFI please complete the online RFI questionnaire on In-Tend www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick. Project Ref: CP-02-17-Travel-RFI. The deadline for submitting a completed RFI is 3rd March 2017. Additional information: To respond to this RFI please complete the online RFI questionnaire on In-Tend www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick, project ref: Ref: CP-02-17-Travel-RFI. The deadline for submitting a completed RFI is 3rd March 2017. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1966fbed-657d-4e5e-be17-7508f5e5f39c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 7EZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services - 79997000 - Business travel services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2017 at 09:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1966fbed-657d-4e5e-be17-7508f5e5f39c - 8 Feb 2017 at 17:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c2693e-2b9b-49bb-9fb1-4010da467c72 - 8 Feb 2017 at 17:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c2693e-2b9b-49bb-9fb1-4010da467c72 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1966fbed-657d-4e5e-be17-7508f5e5f39c 10th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c2693e-2b9b-49bb-9fb1-4010da467c72 8th February 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick. 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