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title: "Rail Travel"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1b13e82-457a-4e87-9e1b-b616ead3fe74"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2018-10-08"
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# Rail Travel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1b13e82-457a-4e87-9e1b-b616ead3fe74

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has successfully completed a procurement process for rail travel services, titled "Rail Travel", with a total value of £60,000. This tender falls under the transport tickets category within the services industry. The contract period commenced on 14th August 2018 and will conclude on 31st July 2019. This procurement was conducted via a direct method through a single tender action, with the tender period closing on 13th August 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in travel services, particularly those offering rail ticketing solutions and related travel management services. Companies looking to compete would benefit from understanding the specifications required for rail travel services, particularly one offering extensive travel arrangements and cost-effective solutions that cater to educational institutions. Large firms with relevant capabilities, such as Capita Travel and Events Limited, have successfully participated, indicating potential collaboration or competition for future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Order for rail travel until July 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d977e3f-545f-4846-acd3-477aa87ce2e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA TRAVEL AND EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34980000 - Transport tickets

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d977e3f-545f-4846-acd3-477aa87ce2e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d977e3f-545f-4846-acd3-477aa87ce2e8
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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