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title: "Business Travel Management Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029b29"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
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# Business Travel Management Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b29

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has recently completed a procurement process for Business Travel Management Services, which aimed to appoint a single Travel Management Company to fulfil the university's travel requirements. Located in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, the procurement method employed was an open procedure. The initial deadline for submission was set for April 16, 2021, with a total contract value of GBP 2,500,000 over five years. The services include both online and offline business travel arrangements and will be active for a period of three years, with potential annual extensions available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those equipped to handle both UK and international travel needs. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions, including air, rail, accommodation services, and pro-active account management will find themselves well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Businesses with an understanding of education sector requirements and the ability to offer safety and cost-effective travel solutions may benefit greatly from engaging in future tender processes with the University of Sunderland.

## Notice

This tender process is now complete following contract notices: 2021/S 000-005048 & 2021/S 000-005849 (March 2021).The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries required a single Travel Management Company to provide both online and offline business travel and associated services, to commence from approximately June 2021.Expressions of interest were received along with tender documents via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender process is now complete.The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries invited tenders to provide Business Travel Management Services for its UK and International requirements including Air, Rail, and Hotel services; Ferry, Eurostar, International Rail, Taxi and Vehicle Hire; and relevant professional advice to all clients, including Visa, travel alerts, etc.The successful supplier will provide both a self-serve on-line portal and an off-line service, along with pro-active account management, traveller safety at its core, and clear Management Information to ensure an efficient, cost effective provision.Commencing approximately June 2021, the tender is for a period of 3 years' with the option to extend for 2 years' in annual increments. Overall contract value is estimated at GBP 2,500,000 over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS500,000 per annum (excluding VAT) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award.Expressions of interest and tender documents were received via In-Tend. Additional information: It is anticipated that some travel may be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially research bodies, etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015876-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORLD TRAVEL CENTRE LIMITED TRADING AS SELECTIVE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services
- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
- 63515000 - Travel services
- 63516000 - Travel management services
- 79997000 - Business travel services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015876-2021
- 23 Mar 2021 at 11:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005849-2021
- 12 Mar 2021 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005048-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
- https://www.sunderland.ac.uk
- https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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