--- title: "The Provision of Travel Management Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7a17073b-d33a-4136-9a1a-4b1173da9110" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a17073b-d33a-4136-9a1a-4b1173da9110" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a17073b-d33a-4136-9a1a-4b1173da9110.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a17073b-d33a-4136-9a1a-4b1173da9110.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED" published: "2018-03-07" --- # The Provision of Travel Management Services Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a17073b-d33a-4136-9a1a-4b1173da9110 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a17073b-d33a-4136-9a1a-4b1173da9110) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a17073b-d33a-4136-9a1a-4b1173da9110.json) ## Summary The Manchester Growth Company has initiated a tender for "The Provision of Travel Management Services," aimed at standardising and controlling corporate travel across its various business units. This contract, which falls under the services category with a focus on travel agency and assistance services, is set to commence on 1st June 2016 and end on 31st May 2019, with potential extensions available for two additional one-year periods. The tender period ended on 27th April 2016, and the procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in travel management and related services to compete for a substantial corporate contract. Companies capable of providing comprehensive support for both domestic and international travel, including booking air and rail tickets, hotel accommodations, and additional travel services, are particularly well-suited. Businesses with experience in managing travel spend efficiently and those that align with the objectives of economic development in Greater Manchester will find this opportunity advantageous for growth and establishing further contracts with the Manchester Growth Company. ## Notice This tender covers the provision of a managed travel service for the purpose of booking all rail and air travel tickets, all hotel accommodation and other requirements related to business travel. The Manchester Growth Company have a requirement for both domestic (within the boundaries of the United Kingdom) and overseas travel (Europe and worldwide) and the intention of this contract is to standardise and control the procurement of corporate travel across the group as currently travel spend is managed separately by each business unit. The contract is for a 1 year period with an option to extend for 2 further 1 year periods. Additional information: OJEU Contract Notice reference for this opportunity is 2016/S 057-096371 The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) is a group of companies whose purpose is to drive forward Greater Manchester's economic development. MGC is accountable to the GM Combined Authority (GMCA) and the GM Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The MGC is an economic development strategy-driven and commercially-focussed organisation which reinvests any surpluses to achieve its aims. MGC deliver a wide range of business and people-facing services across the North of England and the East Midlands. These include: Business start-up, business growth, inward investment, business finance, and international trade services; Skills training for individuals and businesses; Organisational development services; Recruitment and employment services; Careers advice and guidance; Policy, strategy and research; Official Tourist Board for the Manchester city region; Marketing and Communication Services: The MGC is made up of the following companies: Economic Solutions Limited t/a Manchester Growth Company/MGC; Marketing Manchester (including Visit Manchester); GM Business Support Limited t/a GM Business Support; ChamberLink Limited t/a Business Support Solutions; The North West Apprenticeship Company Limited t/a NWAC; Challenge 4 Change Limited t/a Challenge 4 Change Trading Limited; IDG t/a Improvement Development Growth Limited; CfA t/a Centre for Assessment Limited; IQC2 Limited t/a IQC2 Limited; The Skills Company; The Work Company t/a Skills and Work Solutions Limited; Employment and Regeneration Partnership Limited; The Enterprise Fund Limited t/a BFS or Business Finance Solutions; BFS Funding Managers Limited; BFS NWF General Partner Limited; NWF (Micro Loans) LP. In addition the following companies are to be included in the agreement and are deemed to be MGC Group companies for its purposes: Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service Limited t/a MIDAS; Commission for the New Economy Limited t/a New Economy. Funding of MGC comes in part from public funding streams, e.g. European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The delivery of support under such funding agreements requires MGC to comply with public procurement guidelines. As a result this tender is designed to enable companies within the group under these obligations to demonstrate compliance with these guidelines and ensure value for money. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fa5372-8ca3-43d4-83f3-be3a5c573712 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jul 2016 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6EU | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FLIGHT CENTRE UK LIMITED TRADING AS CORPORATE TRAVELLER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2018 at 16:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fa5372-8ca3-43d4-83f3-be3a5c573712 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fa5372-8ca3-43d4-83f3-be3a5c573712 7th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.manchestergrowth.co.uk/travel-management-tender Tender Documents can be downloaded from ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchestergrowth.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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