--- title: "Provision of Travel Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff442c77-f830-4acd-b930-7ba648b449bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff442c77-f830-4acd-b930-7ba648b449bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff442c77-f830-4acd-b930-7ba648b449bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff442c77-f830-4acd-b930-7ba648b449bc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT" published: "2023-07-07" --- # Provision of Travel Services Buyer: COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff442c77-f830-4acd-b930-7ba648b449bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff442c77-f830-4acd-b930-7ba648b449bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff442c77-f830-4acd-b930-7ba648b449bc.json) ## Summary The Commonwealth Secretariat has initiated a tender process for the provision of Travel Services. The contracting authority is based in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently active. The deadline for PQQ responses submission is 12:00 noon BST on 27th July 2023. This falls under the industry category of travel management services and follows an open procedure within a specified procurement period ending on 27th July 2023. This tender offers opportunities for businesses interested in providing travel management services to the Commonwealth Secretariat. Small and medium enterprises with expertise in travel services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract is set to run for 5 years with a potential 2-year extension, providing a stable opportunity for business growth in this sector. ## Notice The outline of this procurement is to select and implement efficient and best-in-class travel management services at the Commonwealth Secretariat. Through this procurement process the Secretariat wishes to find and appoint a suitable TMS supplier. The appointed supplier shall be awarded a contract that shall be effective for 5 years, with an option to extend for a maximum of up to 2 years. Additional information: To participate in the tender process, interested parties ('Bidders') must complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire ('PQQ') which can be downloaded by registering on our e-tendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home The PQQ responses must be returned via the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-procurement portal by 12:00 noon BST on 27th July 2023. Any questions pertaining to this procurement or PQQ document must be submitted via our e-tendering portal. Note: The supplier guidance document to registering on the e-procurement portal is available on the Commonwealth Secretariat's tendering site - https://tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles - and accessible to all pre-registration. If you encounter any issues when registering on the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-tendering portal, please contact Customer Support at: email: Support@in-tend.co.uk /please cc: procurement@commonwealth.int The deadline for clarification questions (regarding this procurement or the PQQ document) to be submitted by bidders to the Secretariat on our e-tendering portal is 5 pm BST on 17th July 2023. The Secretariat will publish answers to clarification questions received, on our e-tendering portal. The deadline for PQQ responses submission is 12:00 noon BST on 27th July 2023. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f5d49d8-5380-4e58-9d09-816e28ab03d3 | | 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 | 7 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63516000 - Travel management services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2023 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f5d49d8-5380-4e58-9d09-816e28ab03d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f5d49d8-5380-4e58-9d09-816e28ab03d3 7th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home - https://tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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