--- title: "Business Travel Management Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5eaca9a4-8b3f-438d-9b8c-d8ab100c64cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5eaca9a4-8b3f-438d-9b8c-d8ab100c64cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5eaca9a4-8b3f-438d-9b8c-d8ab100c64cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5eaca9a4-8b3f-438d-9b8c-d8ab100c64cf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2021-03-23" --- # Business Travel Management Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5eaca9a4-8b3f-438d-9b8c-d8ab100c64cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5eaca9a4-8b3f-438d-9b8c-d8ab100c64cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5eaca9a4-8b3f-438d-9b8c-d8ab100c64cf.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is inviting tenders for Business Travel Management Services to cater for its UK and international requirements, including services like air, rail, hotel, and vehicle hire. This tender is part of an open procurement process, scheduled to commence in June 2021 and last for three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional years. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 2,500,000 over five years, with completed submissions due by 12 noon on Friday, 16 April 2021. This procurement process falls under the travel management services category and is based in Sunderland, North East England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management, logistics, and hospitality, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide comprehensive travel solutions, including online portals and extensive support with safety and management information, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will also work alongside the University on potential funding applications from various external bodies, which could further enhance their business development prospects. ## Notice The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries would like to invite tenders to provide Business Travel Management Services for its UK and International requirements including Air, Rail, and Hotel services; Ferry, Eurostar, International Rail, Taxi and Vehicle Hire; and relevant professional advice to all clients, including Visa, travel alerts, etc. The successful supplier will provide both a self-serve on-line portal and an off-line service, along with pro-active account management, traveller safety at its core, and clear Management Information to ensure an efficient, cost effective provision. Commencing approximately June 2021, the tender is for a period of 3 years' with the option to extend for 2 years' in annual increments. Overall contract value is estimated at GBP 2,500,000 over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS500,000 per annum (excluding VAT) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Additional information: Expressions of interest and tender ITT downloads are available via In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Important - please return all completed response documents via the In-Tend eprocurement portal by:- 12 noon on Monday 19th April 2021 Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba785a83-38d3-4368-8a65-c1c5a9ec7e5f | | 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 | 23 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services - 60210000 - Public transport services by railways - 60410000 - Scheduled air transport 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 - 63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services - 63515000 - Travel services - 63516000 - Travel management services - 79997000 - Business travel services - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2021 at 10:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba785a83-38d3-4368-8a65-c1c5a9ec7e5f - 12 Mar 2021 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba785a83-38d3-4368-8a65-c1c5a9ec7e5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba785a83-38d3-4368-8a65-c1c5a9ec7e5f 23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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