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Travel Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Buyer Address: KEDLESTON ROAD, DERBY, DE221GB, England

Contact Name: Procurement Team

Contact Email: procurement@derby.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
4000000.0 GBP
Published
26 Mar 2025, 15:16
Deadline
31 Jul 2024, 11:00
Contract Start
30 Apr 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Apr 2027, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
63516000 - Travel management services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Diversity Travel Limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The University of Derby is seeking a high-quality innovative experienced supplier to deliver end to end staff travel services from air, rail and hotel accommodation etc. for domestic (UK) and international travel. The appointed supplier will provide both a self-serve on-line booking portal and an off-line service, along with pro-active account management, traveller safety at its core, and clear Management Information to ensure an efficient, cost effective provision. The appointed supplier will have demonstrable experience of working with higher education or large organisations with frequent and complex UK and international travel. Commencing 1st May 2025, the initial contract duration is for two (2) years with the option to extend up to a maximum of four (4) years subject to supplier performance. The tender process will follow the restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The University will shortlist at Stage 1 (SSQ stage), a maximum of five (5) preferred bidders to be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).

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