Travel Management Services 2023

A Tender Notice
by SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£800M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
21 Sep 2023
Delivery
To 29 Feb 2028 (est.)
Deadline
20 Oct 2023 16:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This tender is to establish a multi-supplier framework for online and offline travel services to include business travel, conferencing services, student group travel, and other associated services for organisations accessing the agreement.

Lot Division

1 Business Travel
  • Value: £347M

Business Travel Management Services providing Members with access to a fully managed service for all UK and International travel and associated services. The Member 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 lot will cover UK and international air, rail, and hotel services; ferry services; Eurostar; international vehicle hire; visa services and relevant professional advice to all clients. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
2 Student Travel
  • Value: £58M

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 members for student group travel. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
3 Business and Student Travel Combined
  • Value: £395M

Lot 3 is combined travel solutions supporting Business Travel Management Services providing Members with access to a fully managed service for all UK and International travel and associated services, as well as, 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 members. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

CPV Codes

  • 63516000 - Travel management services
  • 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
  • 63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services
  • 55100000 - Hotel services
  • 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services
  • 63515000 - Travel services
  • 79997000 - Business travel services
  • 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
  • 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
  • 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
  • 55130000 - Other hotel services
  • 55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Framework Agreement is being tendered on behalf of members of the following purchasing organisations: (the Participating Consortia): — Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) http://www.supc.ac.uk/engage/our-members/ourmembers — North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members — North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members — London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) http://www.lupc.ac.uk/list-of-members.html — Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/!/members — Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/ (the members of such Participating Consortia, together with SUPC Members being Members). Some institutions are not public bodies within the meaning of the PCR2015. They may advertise their contracts in the OJEU on a voluntary basis and without prejudice to their freedom to depart from the rules set out in the PCR2015. Their aim is to apply best practice and secure the best value outcome for the institution.

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