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title: "Travel Management Services Framework"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-16"
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# Travel Management Services Framework

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4720d2f-b92b-43da-951a-8158f662d36f

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking to establish a framework for Travel Management Services, aiming to facilitate efficient booking and payment for travel and accommodation. This procurement is currently in the tender stage and will conclude on 14th November 2017. The contract is set to commence on 19th March 2018 and will last until 18th March 2022. The services required include UK and international rail, air travel, hotel accommodation, and venue hire, with a focus on ensuring compliance with the Authority's travel policies. The project falls under the services category and is classified under CPV code 63516000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the travel management sector, particularly those specialising in comprehensive travel booking solutions. Given the requirement for accreditation with industry bodies such as ATOC, ABTA, IATA, and ATOL, companies with established credentials in travel services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive, potentially fostering innovative travel solutions for the Council.

## Notice

Travel Management Services: This requirement establishes a framework agreement and the initial call off contract for Essex County Council. The supplier needs to provide an online - one stop shop- to enable individual employees to book and pay for 1) UK and International Rail, Sea crossing and air travel. 2) Hotel accommodation. 3) Venue hire for conferences and events. This should intelligently and proportionally enact the Authorities travel and accommodation policies This needs to be accessed via "single sign on" from the Authorities computers Needs to offer the Authority the most efficient possible billing and accounting methods The supplier must hold accreditation with ATOC, ABTA, IATA, ATOL (or equivalent)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb48e8b-1c2e-4fda-8fea-fa71a9b0052e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2017 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb48e8b-1c2e-4fda-8fea-fa71a9b0052e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb48e8b-1c2e-4fda-8fea-fa71a9b0052e
  16th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Travel-management-services./69D9K9GTMQ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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