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title: "Travel Mangement Services"
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# Travel Mangement Services

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d9fe101-4bf2-457a-9d2b-035c2d2e2c8c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham University seeking a single supplier for Travel Management Services, with a significant budget of £13.7 million. The contract will span from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2021, and is classified under the CPV code for travel management services. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15 March 2017. The services required must encompass a variety of support options, including booking systems, travel management, and emergency support, all to cater to the university staff and students located in Durham, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management and related services to establish a partnership with Durham University. Companies capable of providing comprehensive travel solutions that meet exigent criteria, such as 24-hour support and an integrated online booking tool, would be well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering tailored, high-quality travel services are encouraged to consider participation, as the contract aims to enhance its operational capabilities while demonstrating value-added service for its diverse clientele.

## Notice

The University of Durham is looking at setting up a contract with a single supplier for the provision of Travel Management Services across the University. The University is seeking to appoint a Travel Management Company who can provide high levels of support but can also consistency demonstrate a value added service. The supplier must provide a comprehensive travel service for staff and students of the University. The contract will require a wide variety of services, including, but not limited to: * A fully serviced 'one stop shop' solution for the online searching, booking and management of University related business travel services via an on-line self booking tool; * Off-line booking routes; * The services are to include, but not limited to: o Rail o Air (both domestic and International) o Ferry o UK and foreign Hotels reservations o Meeting and Conference Services o Airport Parking o Visa and passport services. * A management fee approach as opposed to transactions/booking fees; * Advice and guidance on hotels and venues; * Provision of international vehicle hire; * Health risks and requirements; * Travellers cheques & currency exchange; * Provision of group travel bookings and advice; * Assistance to travellers; * 24 hour / emergency services support. These requirements are constant and are required all year round, however, the University cannot guarantee a level of work. Within this tender, there are a number of appropriateness of solution exclusion criteria, where should you not meet these, your proposal will be deemed to be non compliant and your proposal will not be evaluated. These include: An on-line self booking tool for users to book all aspects of travel and accommodation within one system; The on-line self booking tool to have an in-built approval process; Provide a 24 hour emergency service for all travellers; The ability to track travellers whereabouts worldwide; To produce reports to show CO2 figures for scope 3 emissions in order for the University to report on our carbon footprint; A management fee structure as oppose to transaction fees. It is advised to review these before starting to complete the tender document. To express an interest, please click on the link below: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6758 Additional information: Please follow the link below to express an interest in this tender. http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6758

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789b5962-2e45-4f3d-948a-8fb2adde8b23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAWSON & SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2017 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789b5962-2e45-4f3d-948a-8fb2adde8b23
- 7 Feb 2017 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67bcba8-e9a8-4428-8e64-4a6dd48a30fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789b5962-2e45-4f3d-948a-8fb2adde8b23
  25th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67bcba8-e9a8-4428-8e64-4a6dd48a30fe
  7th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6758

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