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title: "Award Notice for Provision of Student Group Travel Services Under the Travel Management Framework 2024 Reference: PFB4053 Lot 2 - Student Group Travel"
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# Award Notice for Provision of Student Group Travel Services Under the Travel Management Framework 2024 Reference: PFB4053 Lot 2 - Student Group Travel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34c6dca3-92cb-402a-978f-4c8514023c4b

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed the awarding stage for the procurement process titled "Award Notice for Provision of Student Group Travel Services Under the Travel Management Framework 2024 Reference: PFB4053 Lot 2 - Student Group Travel." This tender, falling under the industry category of travel management services (CPV code 63516000), was aimed at procuring student group travel services. The procurement is being conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 19th December 2024 and ending on 18th December 2026. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £500,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 26th November 2024 and the award date on 17th December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management services, especially those with experience in managing group travel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria. The contract offers substantial business growth potential over its two-year duration, with Diversity Travel being the awarded supplier. Companies looking to support educational institutions with their travel requirements are well-suited to this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders for the Provision of Student Group Travel Services under Lot 2 - Student Group Travel of the Travel Management Services framework. Reference: PFB4053. Please note all values in this notice have been rounded up and are indicative of the total cost of Student Group Travel through the Travel Management Company over the total potential contract period rather than fees to the company. The contract end date includes all optional extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b6fcd1-e977-43a3-8266-1ff44e9f2e38 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b6fcd1-e977-43a3-8266-1ff44e9f2e38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b6fcd1-e977-43a3-8266-1ff44e9f2e38
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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