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title: "Travel, Expense and Payment Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06068c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Travel, Expense and Payment Solutions

Buyer: MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06068c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, in coordination with HealthTrust Europe LLP, is currently in the planning stage as of 15th January 2026. This tender, titled "Travel, Expense and Payment Solutions," falls under the services category with relevant classifications such as travel agency and software supply services. The procurement seeks to gather supplier engagement for establishing a framework agreement that will cover corporate travel, expense management, and payment card programmes. The engagement deadline is set for 31st March 2026, with the procurement framework addressing the entire UK market. The process leverages a framework agreement intended to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with potential extension options. The estimated contract value is between £15,000,000 and £18,000,000.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in integrated travel, expense, and payment technology solutions. Companies offering corporate travel management services, digital expense systems, and payment programmes would be well-positioned to benefit. The tender encourages participation from SMEs, particularly those able to offer innovative, cost-efficient solutions aligned with regulatory and compliance standards, such as GDPR and PCI-DSS. Engaging in this procurement process offers businesses a chance to align with a major NHS trust, enhancing market standing and broadening service reach within the public sector.

## Notice

HealthTrust Europe is undertaking preliminary market engagement ahead of establishing a framework agreement for Travel, Expense and Payment Solutions. This framework will support our members in procuring integrated solutions that deliver cost savings, operational efficiency, enhanced compliance, and improved user experience across corporate travel, expense management, and payment card programmes. We are seeking engagement from suppliers capable of providing one or more of the following service areas: Travel Management Services: - Corporate travel booking platforms and managed travel services - Travel policy compliance and reporting - Duty of care and traveller tracking solutions - Integration with expense management systems - Sustainability reporting and carbon offsetting capabilities Expense Management Solutions: - Digital expense capture, processing and approval workflows - Receipt scanning and OCR technology - Policy enforcement and compliance management - Integration with finance/ERP systems - Mobile-first user experiences - VAT reclaim capabilities Payment Card Programmes: - Corporate credit and charge card programmes - Virtual card and single-use account number solutions - Purchasing card programmes - Integrated spend management and reporting - Rebate and cashback arrangements - Enhanced data and Level 3 transaction reporting

### Planning Information

Please complete the engagement questionniare at the following link: https://wkf.ms/3L5KbIT
Through this preliminary market engagement, we seek to:
- Understand current market capability and innovative solutions
- Gather feedback on proposed framework structure and lot arrangements
- Identify potential barriers to participation
- Explore commercial models that balance member value with supplier sustainability
- Understand integration requirements and technical capabilities
- Assess SME participation opportunities and supply chain diversity
- Gather views on contract terms, KPIs and performance management
- Understand how solutions support regulatory compliance (GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003450-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30161000 - Credit cards
- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services
- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 12:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003450-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003450-2026
  15th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://wkf.ms/3L5KbIT
- https://www.healthtrusteurope.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

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