II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/05/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend up to a maximum of four (4) years.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
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).
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/
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Once registered as a supplier please use the Existing suppliers tab for the links and guides to viewing negotiations (tenders) for the full documentation of this opportunity.