--- title: "Travel Management Services - Y21005" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d1f6f35-1e8f-4b66-b223-248fead04b14" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d1f6f35-1e8f-4b66-b223-248fead04b14" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d1f6f35-1e8f-4b66-b223-248fead04b14.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d1f6f35-1e8f-4b66-b223-248fead04b14.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)" published: "2021-01-29" --- # Travel Management Services - Y21005 Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d1f6f35-1e8f-4b66-b223-248fead04b14 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d1f6f35-1e8f-4b66-b223-248fead04b14) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d1f6f35-1e8f-4b66-b223-248fead04b14.json) ## Summary Kent County Council (trading as KCS) is initiating a tender for "Travel Management Services - Y21005" in the services industry, located in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 12th March 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £50 million, with a contract period commencing from 1st May 2021 and concluding on 30th April 2025. The procurement method is open, meaning that all interested parties can submit proposals to meet the specified requirements, which range from booking services to event management. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the travel services sector, particularly those that specialise in online and offline booking services, accommodation, and event management. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to enable competitive pricing and service-oriented solutions. Companies with expertise in rail and air travel arrangements or those capable of providing comprehensive travel support services will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this substantial contract. ## Notice The main purpose of this Framework Agreement is to provide a competitively priced, service centred and easy to use online and offline travel booking service. We envisage that this Framework Agreement will be able to provide a place where Customers can research, book and manage their travel requirements and any additional supporting services that they may require both online and offline. Indicative requirements include, but are not limited to, the following applications: * Booking Online & Offline * Rail Travel & Cross Channel Rail Services * Air Travel Domestic, European & International * Accommodation * Conference Event Management & Planning * Venue Hire * Travel Visa Services * Other associated services Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd06023-e4e1-435c-bf97-aec445b0357f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63516000 - Travel management services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2021 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd06023-e4e1-435c-bf97-aec445b0357f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd06023-e4e1-435c-bf97-aec445b0357f 29th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6e1069c-1562-eb11-8106-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.procurementservicesgroup.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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