--- title: "Provision of Travel Management Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d210" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d210" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d210.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d210.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2026-07-23" --- # Provision of Travel Management Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d210 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d210) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d210.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, is in the planning stage of procuring a partner to provide comprehensive Travel Management Services. With a planned budget of £24,000,000, this procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on travel management. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a call for market engagement. Interested parties are required to submit their completed market engagement questionnaires by the 30th of July, 2026. The procurement aims to secure a partner capable of addressing the University's extensive travel needs, which include both domestic and international requirements. This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers in the travel management industry, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale, institutional travel logistics. Companies with capabilities in offering responsive and comprehensive business travel solutions, especially those adept at integrating sustainable practices and ensuring traveller safety, will find this opportunity ideal for long-term business growth. With the potential for collaboration with one of the UK's prominent higher educational institutions, businesses catering to diverse travel networks, including air, rail, and accommodation services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The University of Strathclyde is a large Higher Education establishment located in the centre of Glasgow. The University is seeking a Travel Management partner to provide a full suite of Travel Management services to cater for the wide, varied, and diverse travel requirements that this large University. The partner shall be required to deliver a cost-effective and responsive full Business Travel Management Services that supports traveller safety and wellbeing, maximises environmental/low carbon awareness, provides value for money. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Strathclyde is a large Higher Education establishment located in the centre of Glasgow. The University has an approximate student population of nearly 25,000, from over 100 countries and has a staff of around 4,000 across four faculties and professional service departments. The University is an international institution with academic collaborations around the world. As such, The University staff and Students undertake a significant amount of domestic and foreign travel in the course of their work and studies. Travel is extremely diverse and covers all areas of the world for varying durations. The University requires a partner that will deliver a cost-effective and responsive full Business Travel Management Services that supports traveller safety and wellbeing, maximises environmental/low carbon awareness, provides value for money by having access to the best airline and hotel pricing, and delivers a timely, up-to-date, user-friendly service. The provision of a dedicated Travel Account Management and administration team is essential. The Supplier will provide a fully managed service for all UK and International travel and associated services. The University will be able to research and book using an online tool and/or via offline booking channels using a traditional call centre/agent type operation (on the lowest cost non-Premium Line telephone number). This will cover UK and International Air, and Hotel services; Ferry services; Eurostar; International Vehicle Hire; Visa services and relevant professional advice to all clients. The supplier will also provide a Student Group Travel Services covering UK and International Air, Rail and Hotel / Hostel services; Ferry services; Eurostar; International Vehicle Hire; Group Travel services: and relevant professional advice to The University for student group travel. Additional information: This notice is serving as market engagement to support the University's procurement strategy for the provision of the titled services. The route to market may be subject to revision as the procurement strategy is finalised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069771-2026 | | Notice type | Planning 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 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1XU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63516000 - Travel management services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2026 at 13:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069771-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838192 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838192 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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