---
title: "Travel Management Company for Business and Student travel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0520e9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Travel Management Company for Business and Student travel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0520e9

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Travel Management Company to oversee domestic and international travel bookings for business and student purposes. This initiative falls under the services category with CPV classification 63516000, pertaining to travel management services, and is considered above threshold in size. The main location for service delivery is Plymouth, Devon, UK, specifically within the UKK41 region. The procurement process is slated to begin with a future notice planned for 15th August 2025, with the contract expected to run from 31st March 2026 until 30th March 2030, with potential for renewal until 2031. The University, a public authority recognised as sub-central government, is seeking a provider capable of managing travel needs efficiently, with Howard Goffin serving as the primary contact.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth in the travel management sector, appealing to businesses specialising in comprehensive travel services. Companies equipped to handle large-scale and bespoke travel arrangements for universities will find this an exciting prospect. Given the extended contract period and potential renewal options, service providers can leverage this project to establish a long-term partnership, enhancing their portfolio in the educational travel domain. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses with capabilities in both domestic and international travel logistics, providing them a platform to expand their reach and expertise in the academic sector.

## Notice

Services for the provision of a Travel Management Company to undertake the booking of domestic and international business and student travel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025807-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 09:09 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025807-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025807-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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