UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 03/04/2023

External Reference: 2022-581688

FTS Reference: 2022-030313

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
111357
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
Contact person: Linda Thompson
Telephone: +44 1183784304
E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.supc.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=54422&B=SUPC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Travel Management Services 2023
Reference number:  PFB4053SU
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

63500000  -  Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Business Travel Management Services providing Members with access to a fully managed service for all UK and International travel and associated services.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
Lot 1 - Business Travel Management Services
Lot 2 - Student Group Travel Services
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Travel Management Services 2023
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

63500000  -  Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

03/04/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information