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title: "Travel & Accommodation Booking Service 2022-2026"
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# Travel & Accommodation Booking Service 2022-2026

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e96355d1-94e9-4c99-b2d5-14c77f99260d

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is seeking a service provider for its "Travel & Accommodation Booking Service" for the period from 2022 to 2026. This procurement falls under the business travel services category and is classified as a complete award process. The procurement method employed was classified as "Other," with an award value of £72,500. The period for tender submissions closed on 7th January 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 1st March 2022, concluding on 29th February 2024. The service is required to manage various travel and accommodation arrangements across England, particularly focusing on Carlisle as the locality.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in travel management, accommodation booking, and related services. Businesses such as travel agencies or tour operators equipped to handle complex travel arrangements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Cumbria County Council's travel and accommodation needs enables these businesses to expand their reach and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Award re a service provider to manage the booking service for all of the Council's travel and accommodation requirements. This includes rail tickets, overnight accommodation, air fares, and ferry reservations as well as more complex trips which require the booking service team's expertise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5d41ef-8cef-4118-878b-674dde2a563d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,500 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATES BUSINESS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79997000 - Business travel services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2022 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5d41ef-8cef-4118-878b-674dde2a563d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5d41ef-8cef-4118-878b-674dde2a563d
  25th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

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