--- title: "T632 Travel Management" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50272298-2d46-472a-abe4-ff9f17eb3ba7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50272298-2d46-472a-abe4-ff9f17eb3ba7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50272298-2d46-472a-abe4-ff9f17eb3ba7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50272298-2d46-472a-abe4-ff9f17eb3ba7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2018-12-20" --- # T632 Travel Management Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50272298-2d46-472a-abe4-ff9f17eb3ba7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50272298-2d46-472a-abe4-ff9f17eb3ba7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50272298-2d46-472a-abe4-ff9f17eb3ba7.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is seeking to establish a framework agreement for travel management services through a selective procurement method. This process, titled "T632 Travel Management," encompasses a variety of core and optional services, such as hotel accommodations, domestic and international air travel, airport transfers, and more. The tender period concluded on 13th July 2018, and the contract period spans from 27th August 2018 to 27th August 2021. Suppliers interested in this opportunity were required to hold relevant accreditations and submit their proposals electronically via a designated online platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in travel services, including those specialising in travel management, accommodations, and transport logistics. Companies offering comprehensive travel solutions that align with the outlined services—such as online booking tools, group travel arrangements, and family travel management—would be well-positioned to compete. The overall framework agreement has an estimated total value ranging from £1 to £15,000,000, providing a substantial market entry point for capable providers in the travel industry. ## Notice The framework agreement will cover the full range of services and will be delivered via an online booking tool and an offline booking service provided by the successful bidders. The suppliers need to provide a One Stop Shop to enable all associates of the Authority to book and pay for including but not limited to: Core Services: 1) Hotel accommodation; Accommodation: Global Hotels, apartments - variety of options, hotels for training and meetings 2) Air: UK Domestic, International and Low cost airlines including add-on's (increase luggage, priority boarding etc) 3) Air: International Domestic flights i.e. Beijing to Shanghai including budget airlines outside of Europe 4) Airport transfers 5) Ferry, boat travel 6) Rail: UK & International (eg Japanese bullet train) + Eurostar 7) Rail: All UK undergrounds. 8) Group travel including student field trips Optional Services: 9) Ability to book travel for accompanying family members separate to business travel and charge separately 10) Business class travel for Air and 1st Class Rail 11) UK Airport coaches and airport parking 12) UK taxis and coaches 13) Overseas car hire 14) International transport:, Taxis coaches, This should intelligently and proportionally enact the Authority's travel and accommodation policies. The suppliers must hold accreditation with ATOC, ABTA, IATA, ATOL. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f55396-2f70-4420-bfa8-1ff7940379a3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 25 Nov 2021 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | DIVERSITY TRAVEL; KEY TRAVEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63515000 - Travel services - 63516000 - Travel management services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f55396-2f70-4420-bfa8-1ff7940379a3 - 14 Jun 2018 at 09:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ea9bdf-3fa3-4e20-8cc3-e45bf71ffb65 - 13 Jun 2018 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ea9bdf-3fa3-4e20-8cc3-e45bf71ffb65 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f55396-2f70-4420-bfa8-1ff7940379a3 20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ea9bdf-3fa3-4e20-8cc3-e45bf71ffb65 14th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Proactis Login - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Proactis Login ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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