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title: "Business Travel"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN"
published: "2025-04-17"
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# Business Travel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbe37337-43b0-4ead-85d7-a685b1dbb578

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has completed the procurement process for business travel services under the UKUPC 2024 TMC Framework Lot 1. This contract, valued at £2,200,000, has been awarded to Diversity Travel Limited. Key dates include the award date of 16 April 2025 and the contract commencement date of 1 June 2025, concluding on 31 May 2027. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, making it selective in nature. The agreement allows for an additional 2 x 12 month extension options beyond the initial two-year term. The industry category is business travel services, and the location for delivery is Lincoln, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities. Companies with expertise in business travel can provide valuable and tailored services to fulfil the requirements of educational institutions like the University of Lincoln. A contract of this magnitude can lead to substantial business growth, given the scope and potential extensions involved. The procurement process favours businesses capable of consistent and reliable travel services, ideally those that can manage large-scale, cost-effective travel arrangements.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for Business Travel. A direct award was undertaken through the UKUPC 2024 TMC Framework Lot 1 Business Travel. A two year contract has been awarded and a further 2 x 12 month extension options remain.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794d51ea-0aeb-43e0-9047-111121477297 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79997000 - Business travel services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794d51ea-0aeb-43e0-9047-111121477297

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794d51ea-0aeb-43e0-9047-111121477297
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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