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title: "NU/1597 Travel Agency Services"
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# NU/1597 Travel Agency Services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2da8fc2a-9f65-4244-8748-6aa7555df3c7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking to award a contract for travel agency services (NU/1597). This contract falls under the category of supporting and auxiliary transport services and is valued at £5,000,000. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1 February 2022 and concluding on 31 January 2024. The tender period ended on 10 November 2021, and the associated services cover both UK and international travel needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel agency services, including comprehensive travel management, booking systems, and associated logistical support. Companies equipped to provide end-to-end travel solutions, including air, rail, hotel bookings, and visa services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Selective Travel Management, highlights the competitive landscape in this sector, making it essential for prospective bidders to showcase innovative service offerings and robust operational capabilities.

## Notice

This contract is to provide the University with access to a fully managed travel agency service for all UK and International travel and associated services. The University will be able to research and book using an online tool and/or via offline booking channels using a traditional call centre/agent type operation (on the lowest cost non-Premium Line telephone number). This contract will cover UK and International Air, Rail, and Hotel services, Ferry services, Eurostar, International Vehicle Hire, Visa services and relevant professional advice to all bookers..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae9cba9-36e4-4d0f-b225-ca70c50aac12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SELECTIVE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2022 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae9cba9-36e4-4d0f-b225-ca70c50aac12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae9cba9-36e4-4d0f-b225-ca70c50aac12
  18th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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