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title: "Provision of a Travel Management Service for Keele University"
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# Provision of a Travel Management Service for Keele University

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY LEISURE CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e9243cd-4a3a-45fa-916f-a228fdacb88f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Travel Management Service for Keele University" has reached the award stage. This contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the industry category of travel management services. Keele University Leisure Centre, located in Newcastle, England, is the buying organisation. The contract commenced on 19th July 2025 and is set to end on 18th July 2027. The procurement method used was a selective process involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 5th July 2025, and the supplier, KEY TRAVEL LIMITED, has been awarded the contract. The main focus is on comprehensive managed business travel services, offering opportunities for UK and international travel booking, accommodation, vehicle hire, travel risk management, and 24/7 support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel management sector, particularly those capable of providing tailored services for business travel, including integrated sustainability reporting and performance management. SMEs have a strong foothold in this framework, creating opportunities for growth and development in providing such niche services. The contract's requirement for a managed business travel service suits businesses that can deliver innovative and sustainable solutions while offering comprehensive support, positioning themselves as competitive players in this sector. Businesses with expertise in efficient travel solutions and experience in working within framework agreements will find this an attractive opportunity.

## Notice

Call-Off Agreement under the SUPC Travel Management Services Framework (Lot 3 - Combined Travel Services) for the provision of a comprehensive managed business travel service, including UK and international travel booking, accommodation, vehicle hire, travel risk management, and 24/7 support, with integrated sustainability reporting and performance management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61824249-fb86-45df-b05c-46e4057fd741 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY LEISURE CENTRE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61824249-fb86-45df-b05c-46e4057fd741

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61824249-fb86-45df-b05c-46e4057fd741
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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