--- title: "Business Travel Management Services - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c482ba0f-6136-49bf-8dc6-cc1ee0940675" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c482ba0f-6136-49bf-8dc6-cc1ee0940675" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c482ba0f-6136-49bf-8dc6-cc1ee0940675.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c482ba0f-6136-49bf-8dc6-cc1ee0940675.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2021-09-29" --- # Business Travel Management Services - AWARD Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c482ba0f-6136-49bf-8dc6-cc1ee0940675 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c482ba0f-6136-49bf-8dc6-cc1ee0940675) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c482ba0f-6136-49bf-8dc6-cc1ee0940675.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is seeking tenders for the contract titled "Business Travel Management Services," aimed at fulfilling both UK and international travel needs, including air, rail, and accommodation services. This procurement falls under the "Travel management services" category and is currently at the Award stage, with the award made on 8th June 2021. The contract period will commence on 14th June 2021 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total estimated contract value is £2,500,000 over five years, with spend levels subject to variation based on the university's requirements. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel management sector, particularly those offering comprehensive service solutions including online booking platforms and consultancy for travel-related issues such as visas and alerts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer is open to diverse suppliers capable of providing value-added services that prioritise traveller safety and effective account management. ## Notice The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries would like to invite tenders to provide Business Travel Management Services for its UK and International requirements including Air, Rail, and Hotel services; Ferry, Eurostar, International Rail, Taxi and Vehicle Hire; and relevant professional advice to all clients, including Visa, travel alerts, etc. The successful supplier will provide both a self-serve on-line 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. Commencing approximately June 2021, the tender is for a period of 3 years' with the option to extend for 2 years' in annual increments. Overall contract value is estimated at GBP 2,500,000 over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS500,000 per annum (excluding VAT) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627c510a-1b32-44d8-adfe-be4a7cd54609 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SELECTIVE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services - 60210000 - Public transport services by railways - 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services - 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services - 63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services - 63515000 - Travel services - 63516000 - Travel management services - 79997000 - Business travel services - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2021 at 07:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627c510a-1b32-44d8-adfe-be4a7cd54609 - 8 Jul 2021 at 10:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627c510a-1b32-44d8-adfe-be4a7cd54609 - 8 Jul 2021 at 09:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627c510a-1b32-44d8-adfe-be4a7cd54609 - 8 Jul 2021 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627c510a-1b32-44d8-adfe-be4a7cd54609 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627c510a-1b32-44d8-adfe-be4a7cd54609 29th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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