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title: "GSS23128 - UKRI Travel Management Services"
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# GSS23128 - UKRI Travel Management Services

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e23bdfb3-e440-454c-bdd5-b5c42900dde7

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has recently completed the procurement of travel management services titled "GSS23128 - UKRI Travel Management Services". This contract has been awarded to Clarity Travel Limited through a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6217 Travel and Venue Solutions - Lot 1 Booking Solutions. The contract addresses the travel services industry and is designated a CPV code of 63515000 for general travel services and 63516000 for travel management services. The initial contract period began on 23 February 2023 and will now extend until 21 February 2027 following a one-year extension. This framework targets the UK as its delivery location.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in travel management services, particularly those adept at handling substantial service contracts. With a total contract value of £30,000,000, it provides considerable revenue potential. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, indicating opportunities for agile firms to participate in large-scale public contracts. The extended contract term allows suppliers to establish long-term partnerships with UKRI, enhancing service delivery and operational stability.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for travel management services. This contract has been awarded via direct award against CCS RM6217 Travel and Venue Solutions - Lot 1 Booking Solutions UK Points of Sale Low Touch. Variation 001 - Contract extended by 1 year as per the optional extension clause. Contract end date changed from 22/02/2026 to 21/02/2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4e91d5-f5c9-4428-a257-3f335ffbebd6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2023 - 21 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARITY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63515000 - Travel services
- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 09:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4e91d5-f5c9-4428-a257-3f335ffbebd6
- 14 Apr 2023 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4e91d5-f5c9-4428-a257-3f335ffbebd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4e91d5-f5c9-4428-a257-3f335ffbebd6
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b75fa48e-5b2d-4042-bf7a-64d4a6144227
  RM6217 Framework Schedule 6A - Order Form - Fully Signed_redacted UKRI

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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