--- title: "The Growth Company Invitation to Tender The Provision of Travel Management Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55c5b7fe-e1fb-48d1-a6c4-3058695dec71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55c5b7fe-e1fb-48d1-a6c4-3058695dec71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55c5b7fe-e1fb-48d1-a6c4-3058695dec71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55c5b7fe-e1fb-48d1-a6c4-3058695dec71.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2024-11-20" --- # The Growth Company Invitation to Tender The Provision of Travel Management Services Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55c5b7fe-e1fb-48d1-a6c4-3058695dec71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55c5b7fe-e1fb-48d1-a6c4-3058695dec71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55c5b7fe-e1fb-48d1-a6c4-3058695dec71.json) ## Summary The Growth Company is inviting tenders for the provision of Travel Management Services. This procurement process falls under the travel services industry category (CPV: 63515000 and 63516000) and is located in Manchester, England, covering various regions including Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender announced on 20th November 2024 and the deadline for submissions set for 20th December 2024 at 16:00. The contract is valued between GBP 600,000 and GBP 1,600,000, with an anticipated contract period starting from 24th February 2025 and ending on 22nd February 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold). The goal is to appoint a Travel Management Company (TMC) that meets diverse travel requirements, including online and offline booking services, travel policy support, emergency services, and more. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in travel management services to partner with a prominent organisation like The Growth Company. With a broad scope covering rail, air, and vehicle travel, along with accommodation and visa services, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to their suitability criteria. This contract offers a stable, long-term business relationship over five years, enabling growth through consistent service provision and potential integration with other service providers and payment technologies. Competitive businesses with strong capabilities in managing comprehensive travel needs will find this tender an excellent opportunity for business expansion and establishing a robust client base. ## Notice The Growth Company wishes to appoint a Travel Management provider for the purpose of booking all rail and air tickets, hotel accommodation, and other travel related services for both domestic and international travel. This requirement covers the Growth Company Group, and tenderers shall note that each trading entity within our Group have different travel and service requirements, with some parts of the group travelling more extensively than others. The key aim of this tender process is to appoint a TMC who provide the best fit for the various requirements of our diverse stakeholders. GC's main objectives for this tender are as follows: * Online Booking Services * Offline Booking Services * Service Levels * Travel Expertise, Travel Reporting and GC Travel Policy Support * Emergency and Out of Hours Service * Hotel Accommodation * Apartment Accommodation * Air Travel * Visa's * Vehicle Hire * Rail Travel * Integrations with other Services and Providers and Payment Technologies To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these individually or utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid. The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 16:00 on Friday 20th December 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d698c18-85d7-40c4-9f61-a0674ea587a0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | 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 | THE GROWTH COMPANY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63515000 - Travel services - 63516000 - Travel management services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2024 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d698c18-85d7-40c4-9f61-a0674ea587a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d698c18-85d7-40c4-9f61-a0674ea587a0 20th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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