Scope
Reference
TEN009
Description
The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider for international travel bookings. Predominantly via an online booking platform with offline support. Full international coverage of flights, accommodation, rail, car hire and ferries. We would look for the most economical travel options, but also those that are sustainable. We require 24x7 emergency helpline support for our travellers with active monitoring of all destinations for client support when required. If required - the access code is DE8Z7PHHWM.
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Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
17 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 28 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 September 2025 to 24 September 2027
- Possible extension to 24 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
This will be a 2-year contract, with an additional 1+1 years extensions on provision of excellent service.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services
- 63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services
- 63515000 - Travel services
- 63516000 - Travel management services
Contract locations
- UKE21 - York
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Key Travel Limited
- Companies House: 01524302
9th Floor, St James Building
Manchester
M1 6EJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
York St John University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRG-9322-VXQG
Lord Mayors Walk
York
YO31 7EX
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government