---
title: "Travel Management Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047934"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047934.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2025-03-20"
---

# Travel Management Services Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047934

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## Summary

The University of Derby is currently in the active tender stage for its Travel Management Services Tender, classified under "63516000 - Travel management services". The University is seeking a high-quality, innovative, and experienced supplier capable of providing end-to-end staff travel services, including air, rail, and hotel accommodation for both domestic and international travel. This contract, located in the UKF11 region and beginning on 1st May 2025, will initially last for two years with the possibility of annual extensions up to a maximum of four years. Interested suppliers must submit their application by the end of the tender period on 31st July 2024, at 12:00 PM. The procurement will follow a restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those with experience serving higher education institutions or large organisations necessitating frequent and complex travel arrangements. The successful supplier will build a robust business relationship with the University of Derby, delivering both an online booking portal and offline services, proactive account management, and comprehensive management information systems. Businesses well-suited for this tender will need demonstrable experience in travel management, preferably with a strong background in handling extensive domestic and international travel logistics. With a potential contract value of £4,000,000 and long-term extension options, this procurement offers a lucrative opportunity for service expansion and visibility in the higher education sector.

## Notice

To provide staff travel services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Travel Management Services

Options: Extension annually up to four years

Renewal: Option to extend up to a maximum of four (4) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010472-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services
- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010472-2025
- 2 Jul 2024 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020145-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk
- https://www.derby.ac.uk
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/

## Provenance

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