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title: "Business Travel Management"
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# Business Travel Management

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74106068-6c03-43e8-ab0b-3d385899a802

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## Summary

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract for Business Travel Management to Clarity Travel Ltd under the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £300,000 GBP, has an initial term of two years until 20th March 2025, with potential extensions. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 12th August 2022, with the contract period starting on 21st March 2023 and ending on 20th March 2025. The buying organization is the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service located in EXETER, England.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for SMEs in the business travel services industry to grow their business. The tender process, which led to the award, was collaborative and involved the South West Police Procurement Department. Businesses offering niche business travel services in the UK should consider engaging with the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service as they seek to fulfil their travel and venue requirements. Clarity Travel Ltd, the winning bidder, demonstrates that larger companies can also succeed in securing public procurement contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract to Clarity Travel Ltd via Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement for Travel and Venue Solutions. Clarity Travel Ltd was identified as the winning bidder following a collaborative procurement led by the South West Police Procurement Department. The initial term of the Contract is two years (until 20th March 2025), with 2 x 12 month extensions available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11904e00-add7-4e29-b8fa-d932523cf308 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79997000 - Business travel services

## Release History

- 25 May 2023 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11904e00-add7-4e29-b8fa-d932523cf308

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11904e00-add7-4e29-b8fa-d932523cf308
  25th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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