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title: "TC924 Provision of Travel Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19115d0b-5a35-4088-a840-00aac4716d42"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-11-08"
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# TC924 Provision of Travel Services

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19115d0b-5a35-4088-a840-00aac4716d42

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of travel services as part of a framework agreement titled "TC924 Provision of Travel Services." This opportunity falls under the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services category, with additional classifications for transport services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, which will close on 13 December 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 March 2018 and will be valid until 29 February 2020. Bidders can register their interest through the e-business portal The Chest to access the relevant documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the travel and hospitality sector, particularly those specialising in rail services, accommodation, and air travel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they may benefit from a competitive edge in providing tailored services. Potential bidders should be capable of delivering comprehensive travel solutions in the North West region of England, contributing to the Council's overarching goal of enhancing travel infrastructure and services for the community.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the provision of travel services. There are 3 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Online Rail Service (UK only) and associated services; Lot 2 - Accommodation; Lot 3 - Air Travel & International Rail. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk. To gain access to the invitation to tender documents, tenderers will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, tenderers will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the invitation to tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bb41b0f-3992-40f2-a035-55621d5688ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bb41b0f-3992-40f2-a035-55621d5688ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bb41b0f-3992-40f2-a035-55621d5688ae
  8th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

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