--- title: "Provision of travel management services contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-306b51ce-855c-43c2-88c5-a27acd05d635" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-306b51ce-855c-43c2-88c5-a27acd05d635" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-306b51ce-855c-43c2-88c5-a27acd05d635.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-306b51ce-855c-43c2-88c5-a27acd05d635.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING" published: "2021-09-27" --- # Provision of travel management services contract Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-306b51ce-855c-43c2-88c5-a27acd05d635 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-306b51ce-855c-43c2-88c5-a27acd05d635) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-306b51ce-855c-43c2-88c5-a27acd05d635.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Growth Company Ltd is seeking proposals for the "Provision of travel management services contract" as part of an open tender process. This procurement is classified under travel management services, focusing on domestic and international travel arrangements. The tender period concludes on 25th October 2021, with the contract commencing on 30th November 2021 and continuing until 30th October 2025. The majority of deliverables will be based in the West Midlands region (postal code B1 2ND), covering various international markets, including Australia and the USA. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive solutions for booking and managing travel itineraries. Companies that possess an online booking tool and can offer dedicated support for travel arrangements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This opportunity could be particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises looking to grow their client base in the corporate travel sector. ## Notice WMGC Ltd requires setting up a Framework Agreement with a single Travel Management Company at no volume guarantee basis to assist in the planning, booking, organisation, scheduling and issue resolution of both domestic and international travel. The Travel Management Company should have an Online Booking Tool (OBT) software which has the ability to integrate with WMGC Ltd expense management solution and a team of dedicated back office staff who will be able to learn, understand and provide WMGC LTD travel requirements inline with travel policy and guidelines.The services of an experienced Travel Management Company is required for the following markets a) Australia b) USA and Canada c) India d) Singapore and Malaysia e) Dubai f) China This tender will cover the provision of a fully managed travel service for the purpose of booking all rail and air travel tickets, all hotel accommodation and other requirements related to business travel. The selected contractor to this Framework will provide WMGC Ltd with travel related services that will enable staff and event planners to book flights, accommodation and with an online booking tool (OBT) and, when required, with the assistance of a live contact centre agent who can completely book full trip itineraries for both international and domestic travel. The BATP and BAU has a requirement for both domestic (within United Kingdom) and overseas travel to key markets and the intention of this 4-year Framework Agreement is to standardise and control corporate travel across the business. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8789ad56-a790-44db-a58f-ee8d54e6f8d9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 30 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LTD E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 2ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 55241000 - Holiday centre services - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services - 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services - 63515000 - Travel services - 63516000 - Travel management services - 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs - 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79997000 - Business travel services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2021 at 12:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8789ad56-a790-44db-a58f-ee8d54e6f8d9 - 24 Sep 2021 at 17:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8789ad56-a790-44db-a58f-ee8d54e6f8d9 - 5 May 2021 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8789ad56-a790-44db-a58f-ee8d54e6f8d9 - 5 May 2021 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8789ad56-a790-44db-a58f-ee8d54e6f8d9 - 5 May 2021 at 15:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8789ad56-a790-44db-a58f-ee8d54e6f8d9 - 5 May 2021 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8789ad56-a790-44db-a58f-ee8d54e6f8d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8789ad56-a790-44db-a58f-ee8d54e6f8d9 27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmgrowth/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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