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title: "Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of a Travel and Expense Tool"
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buyer: "COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT"
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# Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of a Travel and Expense Tool

Buyer: COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd1fb187-21af-4690-9d21-e70475833e28

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## Summary

The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking bids for the provision of a Travel and Expense Tool to automate and streamline their end-to-end T&E process, improving user experience and organizational efficiency. This open procedure under the classification of computer-related services (CPV code 72500000) targets the procurement of services valued at GBP 200,000. The procurement stage is currently active with the tender period closing on 26th February 2025. The implementation is scheduled to commence on 30th May 2025 and continue until 29th May 2030. This opportunity is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for SMEs specialising in software development and IT services to expand their business by securing a significant contract with an esteemed international organization like the Commonwealth Secretariat. Companies with expertise in travel and expense management systems would be well-suited to compete and deliver the necessary technological solutions to meet the Commonwealth Secretariat's requirements. The contract duration and substantial budget offer substantial business growth potential for the winning bidder.

## Notice

The Commonwealth Secretariat is planning to implement a Travel & Expense Tool in order to automate and streamline the beginning to end Travel & Expense ("T&E") process and achieve an improved user experience and efficiencies across the organisation. Additional information: Full details on how to apply for this contract can be found in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) -Section 4, Page 5 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3190b2dd-eda1-4630-b45f-32d265317923 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 29 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 5HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3190b2dd-eda1-4630-b45f-32d265317923

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3190b2dd-eda1-4630-b45f-32d265317923
  29th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.commonwealth.org

## Provenance

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