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title: "Travel Management Company"
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# Travel Management Company

Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ccbd

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has issued a tender for the procurement of a Travel Management Company (TMC) to manage and optimise business travel for the BBC Group, including its commercial subsidiaries and international bureaux. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically travel management services, and is part of a competitive flexible procedure. The process has reached the tender stage, with interested suppliers required to express interest by 14 August 2026. The contract will cover a five-year period, with an estimated gross value of £280,000,000, accounting for both domestic and international travel expenses. Services are to be delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, and must support the BBC's sustainability and cost-saving objectives. The expression of interest, enquiry, and award periods are all set within 2026, with the contract start date anticipated on 1 April 2028, and a potential extension to 31 March 2033.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the travel management sector, particularly those with capabilities to serve large, multi-entity organisations across various regions, including international operations. The procurement requires a company that can offer a comprehensive travel solution accessible through multiple channels, while ensuring policy compliance and value for money. Companies with strengths in competitive pricing, duty of care, carbon reporting, and emergency management services will have an advantage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable, with the BBC expressing interest in engaging such organisations, provided they meet the selection criteria, including a minimum annual turnover of £5 million. This is an exceptional chance for firms looking to expand their government clientele and enhance their portfolio by partnering with a prestigious organisation like the BBC.

## Notice

The BBC is looking to contract with a Travel Management Company (TMC) to support the booking, management, and optimisation of business travel. The contract will include air, rail, hotel and ancillary travel services (e.g. meeting room bookings) for domestic and international travel. This procurement is for the provision of a Travel Management Company for the benefit of the BBC Group as a whole. This includes both BBC Public Service (funded by the licence fee) and commercial subsidiaries in the UK, as well as International Bureaux where appropriate. In addition, pricing will also be requested during the tender process for BBC Studios overseas locations. The published contract value therefore represents the maximum anticipated spend across the BBC Group as a whole for the entire 5 year contract duration. The successful Supplier will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive travel solution that ensures value for money, policy compliance, duty of care, and a high standard of customer service. Services must be accessible via multiple channels, including an online booking tool, dedicated account management, and 24/7 traveller support. Key service requirements include: - Booking and management of travel reservations in line with the BBC's travel policy - Provision of an intuitive, compliant online booking and approval system - Access to competitive fares and rates across all travel categories - Traveller support services, including emergency assistance and disruption management - Duty of care provision, including traveller tracking and risk management - Management information and reporting, including spend, carbon emissions, and compliance data - Implementation, transition, and ongoing account management services - Support for sustainability objectives, including carbon reporting - Proactive support for travel reduction and demand management initiatives aligned to BBC cost-saving objectives The estimated volume of travel will vary over the contract term and will include multiple user groups and locations. The successful Supplier must demonstrate the capacity and capability to scale services in line with demand. Services are to be delivered across the BBC's organisation and must comply with all applicable legislation, including data protection, health and safety, and modern slavery requirements. The scope may extend across the wider BBC Group, including commercial subsidiaries and overseas entities. The estimated contract value represents the maximum anticipated value across the BBC Group over the term of the contract and does not constitute a guarantee of spend, with the BBC currently intending that actual expenditure will be lower. The estimated contract value also includes spend by commercial subsidiaries and other BBC Group entities, meaning that not all expenditure under the contract will be funded by the licence fee. Actual usage and spend may vary across entities. The Supplier must be capable of delivering a consistent and compliant service across a diverse, multi-entity organisation, including UK and international operations. It should be noted that VAT does not apply to Air or Rail bookings. Due to the confidential nature of this procurement, all interested suppliers must enter into a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to accessing the tender documents. The NDA will be provided upon expression of interest and must be completed and returned before documentation is shared.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: In the event of increased volumes, the BBC reserves the right to directly award similar goods, services, or works to the successful supplier(s) during the term of the contract.

Renewal: There are two 12-month options. The BBC may, at its discretion, extend the Contract for such period(s) as it determines, up to the maximum aggregate extension period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067182-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2032-07-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| 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 | West End |
| 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

- 16 Jul 2026 at 10:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067182-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067182-2026
  16th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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