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title: "Travel Management Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Travel Management Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77231f8e-f543-4e70-af9f-c43c6063295d

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## Summary

The University of Derby recently completed the award stage for their Travel Management Services contract, a project aimed at providing end-to-end staff travel solutions for both domestic and international travel. This tender, valued at £4,000,000, was awarded to Diversity Travel Limited and encompasses a proactive account management structure with a strong focus on traveller safety and cost-efficiency. The contract, commencing on 1st May 2025 and spanning initially two years with an option to extend up to a total of six years, applies to services classified under the CPV code 63516000, with delivery located in East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process utilised the restricted procedure as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015, ensuring a competitive selection through two stages: the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) stage and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage.

This procurement initiative provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those with expertise in handling the travel needs of large organisations and institutions in higher education. Small and medium-sized enterprises should find the tender particularly appealing due to its suitability requirements. The comprehensive service requirement, including online and offline booking capabilities and robust management information systems, presents a lucrative opportunity for seasoned travel service providers to leverage their expertise and offer innovative, cost-effective solutions, contributing significantly to their business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

The University of Derby is seeking a high-quality innovative experienced supplier to deliver end to end staff travel services from air, rail and hotel accommodation etc. for domestic (UK) and international travel. The appointed supplier will provide both a self-serve on-line booking 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. The appointed supplier will have demonstrable experience of working with higher education or large organisations with frequent and complex UK and international travel. Commencing 1st May 2025, the initial contract duration is for two (2) years with the option to extend up to a maximum of four (4) years subject to supplier performance. The tender process will follow the restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The University will shortlist at Stage 1 (SSQ stage), a maximum of five (5) preferred bidders to be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd3152e-3b30-474f-8a11-7390064be907 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd3152e-3b30-474f-8a11-7390064be907
- 2 Jul 2024 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e81f6eb-0f98-4573-b1a2-ec1c57c34390

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd3152e-3b30-474f-8a11-7390064be907
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e81f6eb-0f98-4573-b1a2-ec1c57c34390
  2nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/
  Please use the above link to access the University of Derby's Oracle portal. If you have not registered as a supplier on the Oracle portal please use the prospective supplier tab for the links and guides to registration. Please note, you will need to be registered as a prospective supplier in order to be able to view the tender documents. Once registered use the existing suppliers tab to view the guides and links for expressing your interest in the negotiation(tender).

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