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title: "YPO - 001104 - Travel Management Solutions II"
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# YPO - 001104 - Travel Management Solutions II

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e85

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## Summary

YPO is currently running a tender titled "YPO - 001104 - Travel Management Solution II" in the services category for the supply of Travel Management Solutions II to various public sector organisations. The procurement process is at the active stage and involves three lots focused on business travel, emergency services travel, and travel for universities. The tender period ends on 23rd January 2023, with an award period starting then. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the Framework Agreement will cover the period from 31st January 2023 to 30th January 2025, with possible extensions. YPO, as the buying organisation, is the central purchaser for this procurement.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing travel services to compete and secure contracts with YPO and other contracting authorities. Businesses such as Travel Management Companies, especially those experienced in serving public sector organisations like local authorities, government departments, and universities, would be well-suited to participate. The award criteria include aspects such as quality, social value/sustainability, and cost, providing a fair evaluation process for potential suppliers. The maximum framework period is set to be 4 years, subject to annual reviews and performance assessments.

## Notice

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Travel Management Solutions II for all public sector organisations including but not limited to Local Authorities, Police Forces, Fire and Rescue Service, NHS, Universities and Charity sectors. This Framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO and Other Contracting Authorities by establishing an agreement where the end Customer will place the order with the Provider and the Provider delivers direct to the end Customer

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Business Travel

Lot 1 is for business travel needs and requirements. YPO is looking to work with up to three Travel Management Company (TMC's) Providers who are expected to work with YPO, ESPO, and the Contracting Authority to provide business travel for public sector organisations including, but not limited to Local Authorities, Government Departments, Housing Associations, Universities, Higher Education, Charity sectors. This will include an online booking portal and offline booking services.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18th April 2023 to 17th April 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th April 2023 to 17th April 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 2 - Travel for Emergency Services

Lot 2 is for emergency services travel needs and requirements. YPO is looking for a strategic Provider who is expected to work with YPO, ESPO, and the Contracting Authority to provide travel for Emergency Services Customers (Including but not limited to Police Forces, Fire and Rescue and NHS). This will include an online booking portal and offline booking services.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18th April 2023 to 17th April 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th April 2023 to 17th April 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 3 - Travel for Universities

Lot 3 is for travel needs and requirements for universities. YPO is looking for a strategic Provider who is expected to work with YPO, ESPO, and the Contracting Authority to provide business and study travel for university Customers. This will include an online booking portal and offline booking services.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 18th April 2023 to 17th April 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 4 years, from 18th April 2023 to 17th April 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012000-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2023 - 7 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YPO |
| Additional buyers | EASTERN SHIRES PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (NORTH; DIVERSITY TRAVEL; TRAVELPERK UK IRL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 63515000 - Travel services
- 63516000 - Travel management services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79997000 - Business travel services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012000-2023
- 6 Dec 2022 at 17:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034567-2022
- 2 Nov 2022 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031003-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ypo.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
- https://www.espo.org
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users

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