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title: "2447/MH Provision of Managed Travel Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 2447/MH Provision of Managed Travel Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23e7a7ed-9250-4919-94b8-418986bd0857

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a tender process for the "Provision of Managed Travel Services," with a contract value of approximately £10 million. This procurement falls under the category of travel agency and tour operator services and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1 January 2021 and will last until 31 December 2021. The tender period concluded on 17 March 2020, indicating a pre-Covid-19 context for travel operations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the travel services sector, particularly for those small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in managed travel solutions. Given the university's extensive annual travel requirements and the appointment of a dedicated travel management company, suppliers that can offer flexible, innovative travel solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the higher education sector will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

The University ran a further competition under the SUPC framework agreement for Managed Travel Services and have appointed Diversity Travel on a 1 + 2 + 2 year contract. The University has an annual travel (including accommodation costs) of in the region of PS10M per year (pre Covid-19), and has appointed it's first ever contracted TMC to handle this business. Due to uncertainty over levels of business travel following Covid-19, and the onboarding of University departments it is difficult to state a value of the contract at it's outset.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50841f5a-d878-4bec-933f-307a11e87a59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIVERSITY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50841f5a-d878-4bec-933f-307a11e87a59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50841f5a-d878-4bec-933f-307a11e87a59
  16th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

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