--- title: "Public Sector Travel and Venue Solutions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f1728ae-d39a-4750-ad6e-a977d1f166ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f1728ae-d39a-4750-ad6e-a977d1f166ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f1728ae-d39a-4750-ad6e-a977d1f166ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f1728ae-d39a-4750-ad6e-a977d1f166ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-03-13" --- # Public Sector Travel and Venue Solutions Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f1728ae-d39a-4750-ad6e-a977d1f166ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f1728ae-d39a-4750-ad6e-a977d1f166ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f1728ae-d39a-4750-ad6e-a977d1f166ce.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service has initiated a procurement process titled "Public Sector Travel and Venue Solutions," classified within the services category, specifically focusing on transportation, accommodation, and event services. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation, with an estimated contract value of £5.1 billion. The contract period is set to start on 1st March 2018 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for one additional year. The tender period concluded on 16th January 2018, and the service delivery locations span across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This significant contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in travel, accommodation, and event management. Companies that provide services such as travel agencies, hotel accommodations, air transport, and event services are well-positioned to compete for the resulting contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, potentially enhancing their business visibility and growth through collaboration with the public sector. The framework not only paves the way for direct service contracts but also fosters partnerships within the supply chain, benefitting a wide range of suppliers. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service as the Authority has put in place a Commercial Agreement for Public Sector Travel and Venue Solutions for Central Government, Wider Public Sector, Third Sector and other permitted users identified at VI.3 (and any future successors to these organisations) ("the Customer"). The Customer will be able to enter into an Enabling Agreement with the successful Suppliers for any required services. This Commercial Agreement will be for an initial Commercial Agreement Period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to one (1) further period of twelve (12) months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c981f8-c282-41f9-ac1c-e745a3c434a2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,100,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | CALDER CONFERENCES; CAPITA TRAVEL AND EVENTS; DIVERSITY TRAVEL; HOGG ROBINSON (TRAVEL; HOTEL RESERVATION SERVICE; REDFERN TRAVEL; TRAINLINE.COM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 55100000 - Hotel services - 60400000 - Air transport services - 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services - 79952000 - Event services - 79970000 - Publishing services - 79997000 - Business travel services - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2018 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c981f8-c282-41f9-ac1c-e745a3c434a2 - 18 Dec 2017 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9592d34d-7eb0-4f40-93e4-03f46b710ad9 - 23 Nov 2017 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9592d34d-7eb0-4f40-93e4-03f46b710ad9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c981f8-c282-41f9-ac1c-e745a3c434a2 13th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9592d34d-7eb0-4f40-93e4-03f46b710ad9 18th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcca7e4b-93d5-4817-9795-ce66a339e788 Attachment 4 Contract Notice Procurement Timetable - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/246731f8-ab4c-411d-8d54-e90c0e6fe41d Attachment 3 Contract Notice Transparency Information. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61e94141-0eab-47d1-81fb-fabbe0e387d5 Attachment 2 Contract Notice Authorised Customer List - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f435586-b918-45cb-aad2-b04b06e8e210 Attachment 1 Contract Notice Award Solution Combinations - http://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/node/7214 Tender Documents - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:468681-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 OJEU Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2222c9d-868c-4757-b2f5-d916ae30db08 RM6016 OJEU Corrigendum - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/faa500e4-e86c-4bf9-bafd-1eb44757d583 Attachment 5 - Commercial Agreement Version - REDACTED - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:108461-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 Award Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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