---
title: "DfT Group Travel Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a06"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# DfT Group Travel Managed Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a06

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is planning a procurement process for a group travel managed service titled "DfT Group Travel Managed Service." Categorised under travel management services, this opportunity is geared towards the services industry. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a future notice date set for 1st February 2027. The service is intended for travel management around the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 16th February 2027 to 15th February 2030, potentially extending up to 15th February 2031. An estimated budget of up to £97.2 million gross is dedicated to this project.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those capable of accommodating accommodation and transport services under a managed service model. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should find this tender particularly appealing due to its suitability for smaller businesses, potentially allowing for diversification and expansion within a governmental framework. The Department for Transport, a central government authority, serves as the buying organisation, providing an attractive prospect for stable business development. Interested businesses should prepare to meet the criteria and prepare for the announcement by the specified future notice date.

## Notice

Travel Management Service for accommodation and transport services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037272-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 15:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037272-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037272-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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