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title: "Travel and Accommodation Booking Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060902"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Travel and Accommodation Booking Services

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060902

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for a Travel and Accommodation Booking Service, aimed at supporting its operational and business travel needs. The contract, titled "Travel and Accommodation Booking Services," falls under the services category, particularly focusing on travel and business travel services. Located in Carlisle, UK, Cumberland Council utilised an open procedure for this procurement, which concluded with the contract award on 28th April 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £290,000 gross, was part of a framework agreement, with A.G. GATES LIMITED based in Kendal, UK, securing the contract. The procurement stage moved from tender to award, and the contract period will commence on 1st June 2026 and end on 30th July 2027. Businesses who participated in this process had until 16th February 2026 to submit their tenders.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in travel and accommodation services, particularly those capable of meeting the diverse and dynamic requirements of public sector operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like A.G. GATES LIMITED, are well-suited to compete in such tender processes given their flexibility and capacity to provide tailored solutions. The procurement process welcomed bids from diverse business communities, enhancing its appeal to a wide range of potential suppliers. As part of a framework agreement, this contract not only offers immediate business growth through service delivery but also potential future opportunities in related government contracts. Participants were required to comply with all relevant legal and regulatory standards, ensuring fair competition and quality service delivery.

## Notice

The requirements for this procurement is to supply a Travel and Accommodation Booking Service to support the organisation's operational and business travel needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039675-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £232,000 |
| Lots value | £232,000 |
| Awards value | £241,667 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A.G. GATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
- 63515000 - Travel services
- 79997000 - Business travel services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039675-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 15:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004452-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039675-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004452-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gatestravel.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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